Intermittent Self-Catheterization Rubber Tube from Japan
A straight, smooth rubber catheter designed for single-use intermittent urinary drainage by patients at home. Falls under HTS 9018.39.0020 due to its rubber construction and specific use as a medical catheter in urology. Features hydrophilic or non-lubricated surfaces for ease of insertion.
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
• Provide sterilization validation records and patient-use instructions in English for U.S
• Customs clearance
• Declare exact French size (e.g
• 12-16 Fr) and material composition to avoid duty reclassification