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Littmann Stethoscope Replacement Ear Tips from Japan

Soft-sealing eartips for Littmann stethoscopes, ensuring hygiene and acoustic seal. Classified under HTS 9018.90.4000 as parts of stethoscopes.

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

• Match exact model compatibility; include silicone composition certs

• Pitfall: classifying as Chapter 39 plastics without stethoscope specificity