Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter from Japan
A multi-winged catheter inserted into the kidney pelvis for percutaneous drainage of urine. Classified under HTS 9018.39.0040 as a urological drain with expandable wings for retention.
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
• Document wing expansion mechanism and locking pigtail features
• Include percutaneous insertion kit components in declaration
• Avoid misclassification as general stents under Chapter 90 other