Intubating Stylet Disposable

A malleable wire stylet inserted into endotracheal tubes to stiffen and guide during difficult intubations under anesthesia. Single-use to reduce infection risk. Anesthetic instrument accessory per HTS 9018.90.30.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9018.39.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If general surgical catheters or introducer needles

Non-anesthetic tube guides classify with other catheters in 9018.39.

9011.90.00Same rate: 35%

If for compound optical microscope specimen manipulation

Microscopy accessories excluded per Chapter 90 notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide flexibility and biocompatibility data for device validation

Distinguish from guidewires for vascular use via airway declaration

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