Air Turbine Dental Handpiece from Germany
A high-speed rotary dental handpiece powered by compressed air, utilizing an unlimited rotary acting pneumatic turbine for precision drilling and grinding in dental procedures. It falls under HTS 8412.39.0040 as a pneumatic power motor with unlimited rotary action, distinct from limited rotary types like reciprocating pistons.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify FDA registration and medical device classification for dental tools to ensure compliance with U.S. import health regulations
• Include detailed technical specs confirming unlimited rotary action and air-powered mechanism in commercial invoices
• Avoid misclassification as electric motors (HTS 8501); provide airflow diagrams if challenged by customs