Cardiac Ablation Irrigation Pump Tubing Sets from Japan
Sterile fluid pathway sets connecting irrigation pumps to cardiac catheters during RF ablation procedures. Classified HTS 9018.90.75.80 as accessories for electro-medical cardiac rhythm management apparatus. Controls saline irrigation preventing thrombus formation and electrode overheating.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• USP Class VI biocompatibility and pump flow rate validation documentation required
• Prove catheter connector specificity prevents general IV tubing classification
• Bulk tubing without medical device labeling risks Chapter 39 plastics