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Battery-Free Clinical Thermometer Strip from Japan

Reusable forehead temperature indicator strips using liquid crystal technology for clinical fever screening. Though not electronic, classified under HTS 9025.19.80.20 as 'other' clinical thermometers for disposable hospital use. Color-changing bands provide instant 95-104°F readings.

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

• Document clinical validation studies showing accuracy vs digital models

• Classify as clinical only if packaged for medical facilities, not retail

• Test for skin contact safety per biocompatibility standards