9018.39.00.20/Foley Indwelling Urinary Catheter/Japan

Foley Indwelling Urinary Catheter from Japan

A flexible rubber tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine continuously, featuring an inflatable balloon to secure it in place. Classified under HTS 9018.39.0020 as a rubber catheter used in medical and surgical procedures for urinary management. Made primarily from natural or synthetic rubber for biocompatibility and flexibility.

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%

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Import Tips

• Ensure FDA 510(k) clearance documentation and biocompatibility testing certificates (ISO 10993) are included in shipments

• Label with lot numbers, sterilization method (e.g

• EO or gamma), and size (French scale) to meet medical device reporting requirements

• Avoid misclassification as general rubber tubing (4016); verify medical end-use with affidavits to prevent audits