Orthodontic Retainer Appliance from United States
Clear thermoplastic orthodontic retainers are vacuum-formed sheets made over dental models to maintain teeth positions after orthodontic treatment. They are dental fittings that prevent orthodontic relapse, classified under tariff item 9021.29.00 as 'other' dental fittings.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be requiredHCMedical DevicesMay be required
- HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 9021290000; Equal To 9021290000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
- 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 9021290000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the retainers are described as custom-made dental appliances to support classification under 9021.29.00
• Verify if the retainers require a medical device licence from Health Canada
• Keep records of the thermoplastic material used, as certain plastics may have specific import regulations