Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer TAT-5000 from Japan
The Exergen TAT-5000 is a hospital-grade temporal artery infrared thermometer that scans the forehead artery for core body temperature readings. It qualifies under HTS 9025.19.80.10 as a clinical infrared thermometer per statistical note 2, offering arterial accuracy comparable to rectal measurements. Widely used in emergency rooms and pediatric care for its reliability across all ages.
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
• Include hospital validation studies and arterial blood flow correlation data to support clinical classification
• Ensure device calibration certificates accompany shipments for quality assurance compliance
• Separate from consumer models; professional models require distinct documentation proving medical-grade specifications