Ampoule Stopper Glass Plugs from Japan
Glass plugs produced automatically for sealing pharmaceutical ampoules containing liquids for conveyance. These fit precisely into ampoule necks and fall under HTS 7010.20.20.00 for machine-made glass closures.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide FDA compliance docs for pharma use; ensure sterile packaging
• Document automatic blow-molding process to justify 7010.20.20.00
• Beware of reclassification if rubber-coated, as composite materials may shift headings