WCO classification path

  1. Chapter90Optical, measuring, medical instruments
  2. Heading9018Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments
  3. Subheading901831Syringes, with or without needles
  4. National901831000Syringes, with or without needles

901831000

"Syringes, with or without needles"

HS code 901831000 (Chapter 90 "Optical, measuring, medical instruments"; Heading 9018 "Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments"; Subheading 901831 "Syringes, with or without needles") under the Japan tariff schedule classifies "Syringes, with or without needles". Japan customs apply General rate of Free, WTO rate (Free). Statutory unit of measure: NO, KG. This commodity is subject to 1 import regulation or restriction; see compliance section below. 21 free trade agreement preferential rates are available for this code.

Tariff Schedule

ClassificationRate
一般税率
General rate
Free
WTO 税率
WTO rate
(Free)

FTA Preferential Rates

21 agreements available · certificate of origin required

AgreementRate
SingaporeFree
MexicoFree
MalaysiaFree
ChileFree
ThailandFree
IndonesiaFree
BruneiFree
ASEANFree
PhilippinesFree
SwitzerlandFree
VietnamFree
IndiaFree
PeruFree
AustraliaFree
MongoliaFree
CPTPPFree
EUFree
UKFree
RCEP_ASEAN_AU_NZFree
RCEP_ChinaFree
RCEP_KoreaFree

Compliance & Controls

1 import regulation, restriction, or permit requirement

医薬品、医療機器等の品質、有効性及び安全性の確保等に関する法律

Act on Securing Quality,Efficacy and Safety of Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Regenerative and Cellular Therapy Products, Gene Therapy Products, and Cosmetic Law

PA · 【Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare】 http://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/policy/ health-medical/pharmaceuticals/01.html 【Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries】 http://www.maff.go.jp/e/index.html （contact information in Japanese） http://www.maff.go.jp/j/syouan/tikusui/yakuzi/
Agency: Compliance and Narcotics Division, Pharmaceutical Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Animal Products Safety DivisionFood Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesPermit required

Global Benchmark

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HS-6 prefix 9018.31 across other jurisdictions

US
United States
Free
IN
India
7.5
ID
Indonesia
25.00
MY
Malaysia
0%
PH
Philippines
—
TH
Thailand
30.00
VN
Vietnam
5
KR
Korea
8
AU
Australia
Free
BR
Brazil
14.4%
MX
Mexico
10
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