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Medical Recovery Stretcher Base

A wheeled base equipped with a hydraulic lift mechanism, designed to support patient stretchers in recovery areas. It is classified as other medical furniture under this tariff item, as it is a specialized component for medical transport furniture.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHCMedical DevicesMay be required
  • HC

    Medical Devices Β· May be required Β· 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 9402900010; Equal To 9402900020; Equal To 9402900090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).

CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8716.80.10Higher: 4.5% vs Free

If the base is a simple non-hydraulic platform without medical-specific features

A generic wheeled base without medical adaptations may be classified as other vehicles, not furniture.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify that the base is not classified as a general-purpose wheeled platform, which could fall under other headings

β€’ Provide specifications showing the hydraulic lift is integral to its medical function to avoid reclassification