Operating Room Step Stool
A foldable step stool with a medical-grade finish, designed for use in operating rooms to help surgeons reach higher positions during procedures. It is classified as other medical furniture under this tariff item, as it is specially designed for medical environments.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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 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
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the stool is a general-purpose step stool not exclusively for medical use
A standard step stool without medical-specific features may be classified as other metal furniture.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the stool's design is clearly medical-specific, such as having a seamless, easy-to-clean finish, to justify classification under medical furniture
• Keep records of its intended use in surgical settings for CBSA inspections
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