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Dental Burnisher #1/2

A hand instrument with smooth, egg-shaped working ends used to finish and contour amalgam restorations in dentistry. Made from hardened stainless steel for durability and precision. Falls under HTS 9018.49.80.40 as a specialized dental hand instrument.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9018.19.55.00Higher: 37.5% vs 12.5%

If designed for surgical rather than strictly dental applications

Other surgical instruments fall under 9018.19; end-use specificity determines subheading

8214.90.30.00Higher: 24.9% vs 12.5%

If sold as part of consumer dental care kits without professional designation

Articles for personal oral hygiene fall under Chapter 82 when not professional medical instruments

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide manufacturer specifications confirming dental-specific design and ISO 13485 quality certification

• Label packages clearly as 'Dental Instruments - Sterilization Required' to prevent customs delays

• Check for REACH compliance if importing from EU; include safety data sheets for metal alloys

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