Cellophane Sealing Membranes for Hemodialyzer Pots from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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