Learn how tariffs work, who imposes them, who pays them, and how tariffs impact the flow of products through the medical supply chain.
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Products are manufactured in locations around the globe and shipped to the United States.
At the port of entry, U.S. Customs determines if the product is subject to tariffs. Any tariff due is paid by the U.S. company that is the importer of record.
Once the tariff is paid, the goods are cleared into the United States for distribution. Healthcare distributors deliver medical products to hospitals, doctors offices, and medical facilities across the continuum of care.