Dental Excavator #2/3 from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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