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Retinoscope Optical Accessory from Japan

Streak retinoscope with cobalt blue filter and fixation target for objective refraction. HTS 9018.90.20.00 covers this as other optical sight-testing appliance. Detects refractive errors without patient response.

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

• Include battery specifications and ensure LED illumination compliance with medical standards

• Register as Class I medical device with FDA; maintain import alerts monitoring

• Separate optical from electrical components in documentation to justify classification