Obturator Dental Prosthesis from Japan
Surgical obturators close maxillary defects post-tumor resection or trauma, restoring separation between oral and nasal cavities. HTS 9021.29.80.00 as artificial dental fittings compensating for acquired oral deformities. Acrylic base with mesh framework for tissue adaptation.
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
• Provide surgical reports documenting maxillary defect requiring prosthetic closure
• Include speech bulb design specifications and tissue adaptation measurements
• Specify hollow vs solid bulb construction affecting weight and resonance