Nasogastric Feeding Tube from Japan
A soft, flexible tube inserted through the nose into the stomach for enteral feeding or gastric drainage. Falls under HTS 9018.39.0040 as a medical sonde for nutritional support in patients unable to eat orally.
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
• Include biocompatibility test results per ISO 10993 standards
• Label with French size (Fr) and material (PVC/PU) for accurate HTS verification
• Watch for reclassification if packaged with feeding pumps as medical sets