Parts and accessories
Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments; parts and accessories thereof: > Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like; parts and accessories thereof: > Syringes, with or without needles; parts and accessories thereof > Parts and accessories
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in heading 9903.91.10, effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (d) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 9018.31.00.90
Disposable Syringe Plunger
Plastic plunger component designed specifically for disposable medical syringes, ensuring airtight seal and smooth operation during medication delivery. Classified under HTS 9018.31.00.90 as a dedicated part for syringes used in medical and surgical sciences. Excludes machine parts per Chapter 90 notes.
Syringe Barrel Assembly
Transparent polypropylene barrel that holds medication in hypodermic syringes, featuring graduation markings for precise dosing. Falls under 9018.31.00.90 as an essential syringe component for medical injection procedures. Distinguished from general plastic containers by medical specificity.
Luer Lock Syringe Tip
Precision-engineered plastic connector tip for syringes enabling secure attachment to needles or IV lines via Luer lock mechanism. HTS 9018.31.00.90 covers this syringe-specific accessory for safe medical fluid transfer. Excludes general fittings per Chapter notes.
Syringe Needle Hub
Plastic hub that securely attaches hypodermic needles to syringe tips, color-coded by gauge size for medical identification. Specifically classified under 9018.31.00.90 as syringe accessory despite needle association. Medical use distinguishes from industrial components.
Auto-Disable Syringe Mechanism
Safety mechanism that locks plunger after single use in safety syringes, preventing needle-stick injuries in medical settings. HTS 9018.31.00.90 includes this specialized syringe part for infection control. Excludes machine safety devices per notes.
Syringe Gasket Seal
Silicone or rubber gasket providing fluid-tight seal between syringe plunger and barrel during medical injections. Precision-engineered for syringe use, classified 9018.31.00.90. Not general rubber parts per exclusions.
Syringe Finger Flange
Ergonomic plastic flange providing finger grip for controlled syringe administration in medical procedures. Designed specifically for syringe ergonomics, under 9018.31.00.90. Differs from general handles.
Oral Syringe Tip Adapter
Specialized connector converting luer syringes for safe oral medication delivery to patients. Syringe-specific adapter classified 9018.31.00.90 for medical use. Prevents misconnections.
Syringe Plunger Rod
Rigid plastic rod that drives syringe plunger for precise medication delivery in medical applications. Essential syringe component under HTS 9018.31.00.90. Medical specificity required.
Safety Syringe Sheath
Protective plastic sheath that slides over needle post-injection in safety syringes. Syringe-specific injury prevention part under 9018.31.00.90. Not general protective covers.