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%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
• 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