Dental Bite Registration Trays
Small trays filled with silicone for capturing precise bite relationships between upper and lower teeth during crown or bridge preparation. These fall under HTS 9018.49.80.80 as other dental science instruments, distinct from basic hand tools. They ensure accurate prosthetic fit.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If bulk plastic trays without dental contouring
Generic plastic cellular trays classify by material, not function per Chapter 90 exclusions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify material biocompatibility (ISO 10993) on invoices for customs and FDA review
• Bundle with compatible impression materials only if sold as kits to avoid separate classification
• Avoid declaring as 'office supplies' – always reference dental/medical use explicitly
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Dental Surveyors
Precision instruments for analyzing tooth undercuts and designing removable partial dentures with analyzing rods and tables. Classified HTS 9018.49.80.80 as other dental science appliances. Critical for RPD framework design.
Dental Casting Machines Torchless
Induction or gas-oxygen casting machines for melting alloys to fabricate dental frameworks without open flames. HTS 9018.49.80.80 for other dental appliances, distinct from electro-medical groups. Ensures safe, precise metal casting.
Dental Amalgamators
Capsule mixers that triturate amalgam alloy and mercury for consistent filling material. Under HTS 9018.49.80.80 as other dental instruments. High-speed mixing (4000 RPM) ensures clinical efficacy.
Dental Polymerization Units
Pressure and heat chambers that cure acrylic resins for denture bases and temporaries. Classified HTS 9018.49.80.80 as other dental appliances. Controls polymerization shrinkage for durable prostheses.
Dental Burnout Ovens
Muffle furnaces that gradually heat wax patterns in investments to prepare for metal casting. HTS 9018.49.80.80 for specialized dental ovens, not general lab equipment. Programmable ramps prevent investment cracking.
Dental Flask Presses Hydraulic
Hydraulic presses that compress investment material around wax patterns in flasks for casting. Under HTS 9018.49.80.80 as other dental appliances. Ensures uniform density for defect-free castings.