SJM St. Jude Medical Merit II Pacemaker from Japan
St. Jude Medical Merit II pacemaker stimulates heart muscles with adaptive rate response for exercise-induced bradycardia. HTS 9021.50.00.00 applies to this finished orthopedic implant compensating for heart rhythm disabilities.
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 biocompatibility test results per ISO 10993 standards
• File FDA import alerts check prior to shipment to preempt refusals
• Separate leads/accessories to maintain 9021.50 classification