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%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
• 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