Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) Disposable from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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