Dental Excavator #2/3 from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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