Cellophane Sealing Membranes for Hemodialyzer Pots from Germany
Cellophane (regenerated cellulose) plastic membranes used to seal hemodialyzer potting compounds in artificial kidney machine production. Imported by hospital-affiliated dialysis centers for manufacturing custom dialyzers under physician supervision. Qualifies for 9810.00.85.00 duty exemption as cellulosic materials dedicated to kidney apparatus.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed manufacturing protocols showing integration into artificial kidney dialyzer assembly
• Use bonded warehouse entry if immediate hospital delivery cannot be verified at import