Veterinary 20mL Syringe with 18G Needle from Japan
Heavy-duty 20mL syringe with 18G x 1.5" needle for large animal vaccination and medication. Veterinary sciences explicitly covered in Chapter 90 heading. HTS 9018.31.00 applies equally to human and animal medical use.
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
• No FDA premarket for vet devices but USDA compliance if for food animals; residue testing data
• Thicker gauge needles need animal tissue penetration validation
• Specify 'veterinary use only' to prevent human medical misclassification issues