IV Catheter with Winged Hub from China
A flexible catheter designed for intravenous access during medical procedures, featuring a winged hub for secure placement and stabilization. It falls under HTS 9018.39.0050 as 'other' syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like used in medical sciences, excluding tuberculin syringes or dental types. Made typically from polyurethane or Teflon for biocompatibility.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA 510(k) clearance and provide Certificate to Foreign Government for medical device compliance
• Declare exact gauge size and material composition to avoid misclassification as needles (9018.31)
• Include sterilization certificates; common pitfall is incomplete biocompatibility documentation