Urethral Catheter 16 French from Japan
A sterile latex or silicone catheter used for urinary drainage in surgical and medical settings, sized 16 French for adult use. Classified under HTS 9018.39.0050 as other catheters for medical/surgical sciences, distinct from cannulae or needles.
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
• FDA listing required; provide lot traceability for recalls
• Specify single-use and French size in invoices to match statistical suffix
• Avoid bulk packaging claims; retail sterile packs classify differently from wholesale