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%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
• 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