Retractable Surgical Skin Stapler from Japan
A disposable device for closing surgical incisions with titanium staples, featuring a retractable mechanism for safe staple deployment. Used in general surgery for wound closure. Falls under HTS 9018.90.80.00 as other surgical appliances.
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
• Include surgical staple size specifications and firing force validation in technical files
• Ensure titanium staple material certificates; stainless steel variants may require different classification