Nelaton Straight Rubber Catheter from Japan
A Nelaton straight rubber catheter is a rigid-tip catheter used for short-term urinary catheterization in hospitals. Named after inventor F.A. Nelaton, it is designed for surgical and diagnostic use. This product falls under tariff item 9018.39.00 as a rubber-based medical catheter.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHide detailsHCMedical DevicesMay be required
- HC
Medical Devices · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require HC Medical Devices depending on intended use (HC01, HC02, HC03, HC04, HC07, HC29, HC30) and Canadian product category (HC11, HC12, HC13, HC14), and on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 9018390010; Equal To 9018390090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Document the catheter's intended use to support classification under 9018.39.00
• Ensure the product is sterile and packaged for medical use
• Keep import records for CBSA audits