Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) Disposable

A single-use supraglottic airway device used to maintain an open airway during anesthesia procedures. It features an inflatable cuff and a mask portion inserted into the larynx for positive pressure ventilation. Classified under HTS 9018.90.30.00 as an anesthetic instrument essential for airway management in surgical settings.

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.

9018.90.75Same rate: 35%

If classified as other respiratory or anesthetic apparatus not specifically instruments

Broader categorization for non-instrument anesthetic devices shifts to the general respiratory subheading.

9019.20.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If considered a disposable tube or catheter for infusion therapy

Endotracheal or airway tubes may fall under Chapter 90's infusion therapy provisions if not primarily anesthetic.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 35%

If imported as bulk plastic medical tubing without specific anesthetic design

Unspecified plastic articles of mixed materials default to Chapter 39 if lacking medical instrument characteristics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify FDA 510(k) clearance and provide sterilization certificates to ensure compliance with medical device regulations

Include detailed technical specifications and clinical usage documentation to avoid misclassification as general respiratory masks

Watch for common pitfalls like incorrect declaration of single-use vs. reusable status affecting duty rates

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