Urethral Foley Catheter
A flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine, made of latex or silicone with a balloon for retention. Classified under HTS 9018.39.0040 as a urinary catheter used in medical procedures. Essential for patients with urinary retention or post-surgical care.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as industrial tubing without medical certification
Non-medical flexible tubing falls under plastics articles, excluding Chapter 90 medical instruments.
If imported as disposable catheter parts only
Separate parts and accessories for catheters classified differently from complete instruments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA 510(k) clearance and provide sterilization validation documents
• Declare material composition (latex/silicone) to confirm classification under Chapter 90
• Avoid misclassification as general tubing under Chapter 39 by emphasizing medical end-use
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Biliary Drainage Catheter
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Laryngeal Mask Airway Catheter
A supraglottic airway device functioning as a temporary endotracheal catheter during anesthesia. Falls under HTS 9018.39.0040 as an airway management sonde with inflatable cuff.
Nasogastric Feeding Tube
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.
Esophageal Bougie Dilator
A tapered instrument used to dilate strictures in the esophagus during endoscopic procedures. HTS 9018.39.0040 covers this bougie as a specialized medical dilator for gastrointestinal treatment.
Ureteral Catheter
A thin catheter navigated through the urethra to the ureter for kidney stone manipulation or drainage. HTS 9018.39.0040 includes these urological catheters for minimally invasive procedures.
Gastrostomy Tube Kit
A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube for long-term gastric feeding access. Falls under HTS 9018.39.0040 as a medical sonde with retention bumper for enteral nutrition.