Wooden Tongue Depressors Sterile
Sterile 6-inch wooden tongue depressors for medical examinations, directly under HTS 4421.99.60.00 as listed small wares of wood. Made from smooth poplar wood, individually wrapped for hygiene.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If
If pre-packaged in first-aid kits
First-aid sets containing them fall under pharmaceutical articles in Chapter 30.
If plastic depressor substitutes
Plastic versions classify as other plastic articles.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Include FDA establishment registration and sterilization validation documents
• Avoid medical device classification by not claiming diagnostic functions
• Use heat-treated wood to meet ISPM 15 fumigation standards
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