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Chest Tube Thoracostomy 28Fr from Japan

Pulmonary drainage tube with trocar for pleural effusion/pneumothorax treatment. Classified HTS 9018.39.0050 as other surgical tubes.

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

• Trocar-equipped vs trocarless affects handling

• French size reporting mandatory

• Not classified as general drainage if thoracic-specific