Harmonic Scalpel Handpiece from Japan
Ultrasonic electro-surgical handpiece that vibrates shears at 55kHz to simultaneously cut and coagulate tissue with minimal thermal spread. HTS 9018.90.60.00 electro-surgical instrument for advanced hemostatic surgery in general and transplant procedures. Requires separate generator.
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
• Acoustic transducer calibration certificates essential for customs
• Document vibration frequency specifications avoiding mechanical tool classification
• Provide tissue effect validation studies for coagulation performance