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Vaccination Mobile Medical Clinic from Japan

A van customized with refrigeration units for vaccines, consultation booths, and record-keeping stations for mass immunization campaigns. Under HTS 8705.90.0020, it's a special purpose vehicle for mobile vaccination services, equipped with climate-controlled storage essential for medical efficacy. It supports public health initiatives without functioning as a goods transporter.

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

• Include cold chain documentation for refrigeration to validate medical purpose

• Prepare for inspections by having vaccination program endorsements ready

• Watch for misclassification by emphasizing fixed medical setups over transport