Full-Face SCBA Respirator from Japan
A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full-face mask providing clean air from a compressed air cylinder for firefighters and hazmat responders. Classified under HTS 9020.00.60.00 as a breathing appliance with mechanical parts (regulator) and replaceable filters, excluding simple protective masks. Essential for oxygen-deficient or toxic environments.
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
• Certify compliance with NIOSH 42 CFR Part 84 standards; provide test reports and labeling documentation at entry
• Include detailed component lists (cylinders, regulators) to avoid misclassification as parts under 9020.00
• Verify pressure vessel certifications (DOT for cylinders) to prevent customs holds on safety grounds