Our container of pleasure toys is stuck... regulated as "medical devices" by FDA ?

somashekar

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We've imported adult toys into the US for more than a year now, but our latest shipment is in detention,
Under what customs tariff have you imported them earlier ? Your past import route and the tariff can be a clear guidance to explain in this case to the custodians.
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I know that in Canada, in order to avoid some tariffs, and other complications, items that are generally used for pleasurable stimulation all have to have faces on them so that they can be classified as toys.

:eek: The things you learn at bachelorette parties...
 

Wes Bucey

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I know that in Canada, in order to avoid some tariffs, and other complications, items that are generally used for pleasurable stimulation all have to have faces on them so that they can be classified as toys.

:eek: The things you learn at bachelorette parties...
All the more reason why clueless old married guys like me should be invited to those parties!
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somerqc

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re: Our container of pleasure toys is stuck... regulated as "medical devices" by FDA ?

I can just imagine the conversations at home after the party!

Honey..did you know..........

My sarcastic mind is just working overtime now...but I am smiling! :)
 
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Jason PCSwitches

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re: Our container of pleasure toys is stuck... regulated as "medical devices" by FDA ?

Under what customs tariff have you imported them earlier ? Your past import route and the tariff can be a clear guidance to explain in this case to the custodians.
This attachment may also be helpful to you.
and
THIS makes an interesting reading I hope for you ....
Our tax dollars at work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Probably just a case of a new manger with a hard on (no pun intended) for regulation or a private agenda! Sry, couldn't resist.
 

Stijloor

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This is becoming a very interesting thread.
Cove Topics vary from battle ships to pleasure toys...

Stijloor.
 
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True Position

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re: Our container of pleasure toys is stuck... regulated as "medical devices" by FDA ?

They are all just "products." Some are subject to government regulation (depending on the government) and some not.
I suspect the measurement uncertainties are greater with a discernible bias.
 
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Our tax dollars at work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Probably just a case of a new manger with a hard on (no pun intended) for regulation or a private agenda! Sry, couldn't resist.
If you actually read the case it's fairly clear. There are two different tariff rates, one for 'mechano-therapy appliances and massage apparatus; parts and accessories thereof' of 0%, and one for 'General Plastic Goods' at 5.3%.

Someone importing pleasure toys asked ("In your letter dated May 13, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling.") if they could as mechano-therapy apparatus parts. The state responded in the negative.

If you want to complain, do it about politician who wrote a special exemption for for some 'mechano-therapy appliance parts' company. The civil servants are just doing their jobs, correctly it seems.
 

pkost

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re: Our container of pleasure toys is stuck... regulated as "medical devices" by FDA ?

Just to chip in,

I think the general feeling and probably the intent of the OP is that they are toys and not medical devices. As has been pointed out though, they can be considered medical devices if they are used therapeutically.

I would suggest that the OP reads through all of the literature associated with their product including box labeling and website to check that they do not suggest/hint that they could be used therapeutically. if it is suggested as a possible use they will be classified as a medical device and therefore be caught by the regulations.

I seem to recall a slightly similar thread on this forum discussing a laboratory freezer (coincidentally) being used to store sperm and whether it was a medical device or not (http://elsmar.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=47527&highlight=freezer+laboratory)
 
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