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
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
• Provide detailed manufacturing protocols showing integration into artificial kidney dialyzer assembly
• Use bonded warehouse entry if immediate hospital delivery cannot be verified at import