9804.00.15/Surgeon's Surgical Instrument Set/Japan

Surgeon's Surgical Instrument Set from Japan

Personal set of scalpel handles, forceps, retractors, and needle holders owned by an emigrating surgeon, used in operating rooms abroad. Qualifies under HTS 9804.00.15 as professional surgical instruments of trade, imported by the owner for continued medical practice.

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%

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Import Tips

• Sterilization certificates and hospital employment verification strengthen claim,Engraved instruments with surgeon's initials prove personal ownership,Exclude disposable items or resale inventory from professional tools declaration