Bladder Inflation Mold for Medical Tubing from Japan
A precision mold employing bladder inflation to form flexible medical-grade PVC tubing with consistent wall thickness for catheters and IV lines. Classified under HTS 8480.79.90.20 for its bladder-operated design tailored to plastics extrusion and blow molding processes.
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 biocompatibility test certifications (ISO 10993) as molds contact medical plastics during production
• Label molds clearly with 'For Medical Use Only' to support classification and avoid reclassification as general industrial
• Conduct pre-shipment inspection for bladder integrity to prevent damage claims and facilitate smooth customs clearance