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Pharmaceutical goods specified in Note 4 to this Chapter. > Gel preparations designed to be used in human or veterinary medicine as a lubricant for parts of the body for surgical operations or physical examinations or as a coupling agent between the body and medical instruments > Other > Other
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Products classified under Tariff item 3006.70
Surgical Lubricating Gel
A sterile, water-soluble gel used to lubricate medical instruments during surgical procedures in human medicine. It reduces friction on body tissues and devices, and is put up as a gel preparation designed for use as a lubricant for parts of the body during surgical operations, meeting the definition of tariff item 3006.70.10.
3006.70.10Ultrasound Coupling Gel
A clear, conductive gel applied between the skin and an ultrasound probe to transmit sound waves during diagnostic imaging. It acts as a coupling agent between the body and medical instruments, which is explicitly covered by tariff item 3006.70.10 for chemical or biological preparations for medical diagnosis.
3006.70.10Veterinary Ultrasound Gel
An acoustic gel used for veterinary ultrasound probes, applied to animal skin to transmit sound waves during pregnancy scans or diagnostics. It qualifies as a coupling agent between the body and medical instruments in veterinary medicine, falling under tariff item 3006.70.10.
3006.70.90Catheter Insertion Lubricant
A water-based gel packet designed to lubricate urinary catheters during insertion. It reduces friction between the catheter and body tissues, qualifying as a gel preparation for use in human medicine as a lubricant for parts of the body during surgical operations or physical examinations.
3006.70.90Colonoscopy Scope Gel
A hypoallergenic gel used to lubricate colonoscopes during gastrointestinal procedures. It serves as a coupling agent between the medical instrument and the body, fitting the scope of gel preparations for surgical operations or physical examinations.
3006.70.90Cystoscope Lubricating Jelly
A thick jelly formulation used to lubricate cystoscopes during urological bladder examinations. It acts as a coupling agent between the instrument and body parts, qualifying under the tariff item for gel preparations in physical examinations.
3006.70.90Endotracheal Tube Lubricant Gel
A silicone-free gel used to lubricate endotracheal tubes during intubation in anesthesia or emergency airway management. It reduces friction on body tissues, fitting the tariff item for gel preparations in surgical operations.
3006.70.90Gynecological Exam Lubricant Gel
A pH-balanced, sterile gel used to lubricate speculums and probes during gynecological pelvic exams in human medicine. It serves as a lubricant for body parts during physical examinations, meeting the tariff item's criteria.
3006.70.90Hysteroscope Lubricant
A specialty gel used to lubricate hysteroscopes during uterine cavity exams, ensuring smooth navigation. It acts as a coupling agent between the instrument and body, qualifying under the tariff item for surgical lubricants.
3006.70.90Laryngoscope Blade Lubricant
A thin-film gel used to lubricate laryngoscope blades during ENT exams and intubations. It reduces friction on body tissues, fitting the tariff item for gel preparations in physical examinations.
3006.70.90Ophthalmic Probe Gel
An ultra-clear, non-toxic gel used as a coupling agent for ocular ultrasound probes in eye exams. It transmits sound waves between the probe and the body, qualifying under the tariff item for gel preparations in physical examinations.
3006.70.90Proctoscope Lubricant Gel
A sterile, viscous gel designed to ease insertion of proctoscopes during colorectal exams. It acts as a lubricant for body parts during physical examinations, meeting the tariff item's criteria.
3006.70.90Veterinary Dental Exam Gel
A gel used to lubricate speculums in veterinary dental inspections, preventing tissue trauma in animals. It serves as a lubricant for body parts during physical examinations in veterinary medicine, fitting the tariff item.
3006.70.90Veterinary Rectal Exam Gel
A non-irritating gel used to lubricate thermometers and probes during animal rectal temperature checks or exams. It acts as a lubricant for body parts in veterinary physical examinations, meeting the tariff item's criteria.
3006.70.90Veterinary Surgical Gel Lubricant
A broad-spectrum sterile gel used for veterinary surgeries like spays or orthopedic procedures on animals. It reduces friction on body tissues and instruments, qualifying under the tariff item for surgical lubricants in veterinary medicine.