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Biofinity Monthly Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses from Japan

Extended wear contact lenses from comfilcon A material with Aquaform technology for natural wettability and oxygen flow. HTS 9001.30.00.00 covers these unmounted silicone hydrogel lenses as optical elements for vision correction. They are imported in sterile multi-packs but classified by their optical function.

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

• Declare exact diopter range and cylinder powers for toric variants to match FDA product codes

• Use ISF filings early for ocean shipments of sterile medical optics to prevent holds