Escape Hood Respirator from Japan
Portable escape hood providing 15-60 minutes of filtered breathing air for emergency evacuations from toxic environments. HTS 9020.00.90.00 covers such short-term breathing appliances with replaceable filters.
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
• Specify protection duration and agent list (IDLH levels) in commercial invoice
• Ensure hood meets airline pilot or maritime escape standards if applicable
• Avoid medical device classification by emphasizing industrial escape use