Radiofrequency Ablation Catheter from Japan
Steerable cardiac catheter delivering RF energy through irrigated tip for pulmonary vein isolation in atrial fibrillation treatment. Electro-surgical apparatus under HTS 9018.90.60.00 for therapeutic tissue ablation in electrophysiology labs. Includes temperature sensors and irrigation ports.
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
• PMA (Premarket Approval) letters mandatory for Class III cardiac ablation devices
• Include biocompatible coating validation for intravascular contact
• Declare steerable mechanism specifications avoiding mechanical classification