Information for Filing Personal Protective Equipment and Medical Devices During COVID-19

CSMS #42124872 -Information for Filing Personal Protective Equipment and Medical Devices During COVID-19 U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 04/02/2020 08:44 AM EDT   Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS #42124872 -Information for Filing Personal Protective Equipment and Medical Devices During COVID-19 MESSAGE UPDATE AVAILABLE HERE The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing instruction to the import community regarding the submission of entry information for personal protective equipment and certain other devices. Following the instructions below will help facilitate the import process for all; especially for products related to the Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency. It is in the best interest of the U.S. to facilitate and expedite the importation of products into the U.S. market that address immediate, urgent public health needs. For further information regarding entry submission requirements, see the FDA Supplemental Guidance for ACE at https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2020-Mar/FDA%20Supplemental%20Guide%20Release%202.5.1%202018%200410.pdf. 1. Non-FDA-regulated general purpose personal protective equipment (masks, respirators, gloves, etc.): Personal protective equipment for general purpose or industrial use (that is, products that are not intended for use to prevent disease or illness) is not regulated by FDA. For these types of products, entry information should not be transmitted to FDA. At the time of entry for these products, Importers should transmit entry information to US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) using an appropriate HTS code with no FD Flag; or using an appropriate HTS code with an FD1 flag and do a ‘disclaim’ for FDA. 2. Products authorized for emergency use pursuant to an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) When importing such products, entry information should be submitted to FDA; however reduced FDA information is required for review. At the time of entry, Importers should transmit an Intended Use Code of 940.000: Compassionate Use/Emergency Use, and an appropriate FDA product code. Below is a list of products and the appropriate product codes that are currently authorized by an EUA: • Diagnostic tests: QPK, OTG, QKO, QJR • Masks/Respirators: NZJ Questions regarding appropriate product coding can be submitted to FDA at: COVID19FDAIMPORTINQUIRIES@fda.hhs.gov . Requests for Emergency Use Authorization can be submitted to FDA at: CDRH-EUA-Templates@fda.hhs.gov (for diagnostic devices) and CDRH-NonDiagnosticEUA-Templates@fda.hhs.gov (for non-diagnostic devices) 3. Products regulated by FDA as a device, not authorized by an EUA, but where an enforcement discretion policy has been published in guidance. When importing such devices, entry information should be submitted to FDA. At the time of entry, Importers should transmit an Intended Use Code of 081.006: Enforcement discretion per final guidance, and an appropriate FDA product code. Below is a listing of guidance documents that have been issued for specific products related to COVID-19, which contain product codes within the scope of each guidance: • Non-Invasive Remote Monitoring Devices • Ventilators and Accessories and Other Respiratory Devices A full list of all guidance documents related to COVID-19 is also available on FDA’s website. All questions regarding these instructions, or to resolve entry issues for shipments can be submitted to FDA at: COVID19FDAIMPORTINQUIRIES@fda.hhs.gov or 301-796-0356.     Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page . You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com . This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Customs and Border Protection . Privacy Policy | GovDelivery is providing this information on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and may not use the information for any other purposes. Powered by Privacy Policy | Cookie Statement | Help