Dental Impression Tray from Japan
A disposable plastic tray used by dentists to take precise impressions of patients' teeth for crowns, bridges, or aligners. It falls under HTS 9018.49.80 as an other instrument used in dental sciences, not classified as hand instruments or specific appliances like drills.
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
• Verify FDA registration for dental devices and include 510(k) clearance if applicable
• Label with material composition and sterilization instructions to meet import standards
• Avoid misclassification as general plasticware by providing dental-specific use documentation