Bougie Airway Introducer from China
A flexible, gum-tipped stylet used as an airway exchange catheter during difficult intubations to guide endotracheal tube placement. Essential in anesthesia emergency kits. Falls under HTS 9018.90.30.00 anesthetic instruments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Highlight gum tip design and incremental markings in technical files
• Avoid confusion with esophageal bougies by specifying tracheal use
• Ensure Class I/II FDA exemption status documentation