Bougie Airway Introducer from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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