Dental Excavator #2/3
A double-ended stainless steel excavator used by dentists to remove decay from teeth during cavity preparation. It features sharp spoon-shaped working ends for precise scraping and scooping. Classified under HTS 9018.49.80.40 as a dental hand instrument designed specifically for dental procedures.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as replacement parts rather than complete instruments
Parts and accessories of dental instruments fall under 9018.90 if not constituting complete hand instruments
If classified as general files, rasps, or similar tools without dental-specific design
Chapter 82 covers base metal hand tools; dental specificity determines Chapter 90 classification
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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
• Verify FDA 510(k) clearance or registration for dental hand instruments to meet U.S. medical device import requirements
• Include detailed material composition (e.g
• stainless steel grade) and sterilization instructions in documentation
• Avoid misclassification as general surgical tools; specify dental-specific use in commercial invoices
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