Nasogastric Feeding Tube from Germany
A soft, flexible tube inserted through the nose into the stomach for enteral feeding or gastric drainage. Falls under HTS 9018.39.0040 as a medical sonde for nutritional support in patients unable to eat orally.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include biocompatibility test results per ISO 10993 standards
• Label with French size (Fr) and material (PVC/PU) for accurate HTS verification
• Watch for reclassification if packaged with feeding pumps as medical sets