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Ocular ErgoChair Ophthalmic Exam Chair

An exam chair specifically designed for ophthalmic patient positioning during slit lamp and fundus examinations. It is a specialized appliance for ophthalmic use, falling under tariff item 9018.50.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHCMedical DevicesMay be required
  • HC

    Medical Devices · May be required

    May require HC Medical Devices depending on intended use (HC01, HC02, HC03, HC04, HC07, HC29, HC30) and Canadian product category (HC11, HC12, HC13, HC14). Matching criteria: Equal To 9018500000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).

CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown

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9402.90.00Same rate: Free

If the chair is not exclusively for ophthalmic use

General medical furniture may fall under heading 94.02 for medical, surgical, or dental furniture.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the chair meets Canadian medical device standards for electrical safety if motorized

• Provide documentation that it is exclusively designed for ophthalmic use

• Check if the chair requires Health Canada registration as a Class I device

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A slit lamp with LED illumination for stereoscopic examination of the anterior and posterior segments of the eye. It is a fundamental ophthalmic instrument used in routine eye exams, falling under tariff item 9018.50.00.

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