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PPE Importing (masks, gloves, hand sanitizers etc)- FDA / CBP Information
Below are some information collected through FDA / CBP updates in regards to PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) Importation. Sources: Lisaragan CB
Masks6307.90.9889 @ 7%Exclusion code 9903.88.42Updated Jul 1st 20206307.90.9875 @ 7%China Tariff List 3 9903.88.15 @ 7.5%- Masks for industry / non-medical use. We need confirmation in writing of end use. If confirmed for one of these reasons – disclaim FDA.
- Disposable masks for medical / surgical (prevention of illness or COVID is medical) – this will be the majority of masks imported.
- Intended use code 081.006
- FDA product code Q-KR or some will be K-HA (we can look up the product on FDA website with manufacturer registration number or full name- link following: https://www.
accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ cdrh/cfdocs/cfRL/rl.cfm) - FDA has advised that reporting FDA registration number (manufacturer and importer) and device listing is optional. However, we believe that it is in the best interest of the importer to provide as much information FDA information as possible.
- Respirator style masks – N95 / KN95 / ETC.
- If the mask is N95 AND NIOSH approved it is subject to intended use code 940.00 – EUA.
- FDA has advised that reporting FDA registration number (manufacturer and importer) and device listing is optional. However, we believe that it is in the best interest of the importer to provide as much information FDA information as possible.
- If the mask is a KN95 and meets CDC requirements (test report or other proof provided) then FDA will defer to CDC guidelines – intended use code 940.00. https://www.cdc.gov/
coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/ respirators-strategy/crisis- alternate-strategies.html - FDA has advised that reporting FDA registration number (manufacturer and importer) and device listing is optional. However, we believe that it is in the best interest of the importer to provide as much information FDA information as possible.
- If the respirator style mask does not meet either two criteria above – FDA intended use code will be 081.001.
- Requires FDA registration from manufacturer, importer, and device listing number.
- FDA product code: N-ZJ or M-SH (we can look up the product on FDA website with manufacturer registration number or full name- link following: https://www.
accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ cdrh/cfdocs/cfRL/rl.cfm) - If the origin of the mask is other than China, please reach out for further guidance.
Disposable CoverallsIsolation GownsDisposable Medical WearProtective Suit6210.00.5000 @ DUTY FREE9903.88.39 – EXCLUSIONFDA Intended use code – 081.001a. Requires FDA registration from manufacturer. b. Device listing from manufacturer. c. FDA registration from the importer. Safety Goggles / Glasses9004.90.0000 @ 2.5%9903.88.42 – EXCLUSIONFDA Intended use code – 081.001a. Requires FDA registration from manufacturer. b. Device listing from manufacturer. c. FDA registration from the importer. Hand Sanitizers (alcohol based)3824.99.9297 @ 5% + 25%a. Requires FDA registration from manufacturer. b. Drug listing from manufacturer (NDC) Face Shield3926.20.9050 @ 5%9903.88.41 – EXCLUSIONFDA Intended use code – 081.001a. Requires FDA registration from manufacturer. b. Device listing from manufacturer. c. FDA registration from the importer. Gloves (nitrile, latex)4015.19.0550 @ DUTY FREE9903.88.39 – EXCLUSIONFDA Intended use code – 081.001a. Requires FDA registration from manufacturer. b. Device listing from manufacturer. c. FDA registration from the importer. Gloves (PVC, vinyl)3926.20.1010 @ DUTY FREEFDA Intended use code – 081.001a. Requires FDA registration from manufacturer. b. Device listing from manufacturer. c. FDA registration from the importer. Thermometer9025.19.8040 @ DUTY FREE9903.88.12 – EXCLUSION (only under $11 each)FDA Intended use code – 081.001a. Requires FDA registration from manufacturer. b. Device listing from manufacturer. c. FDA registration from the importer. Shoe cover / hair cover or cap6307.90.9889 @ 7%9903.88.42 – EXCLUSIONa. FDA not required. Diagnostic test kit (COVID test)3822.00.5000 @ DUTY FREEFDA Intended use code – 081.006- Additional FDA information optional
- Link for more details (https://www.fda.gov/media/
135659/download)
Ventilator9019.20.0000 @ DUTY FREEFDA Intended use code – 081.006- Additional FDA information optional
- Link for more details (https://www.fda.gov/media/
136318/download)
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