Medical ECG Waveform Recording Tape from Japan
Specialized magnetic tape for archiving electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) waveforms from cardiac monitoring equipment. It captures electrical heart activity phenomena over time for diagnostic playback and analysis. Falls under 8523.29.2000 because it records physiological electrical phenomena, not sound or visual images.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include FDA registration or medical device compatibility documentation; label clearly as 'ECG data tape' to distinguish from audio tape; check for biocompatibility certifications if tape contacts patient data systems