Patient Breathing Filter HMEF from Germany
Heat and Moisture Exchanging Filter combining bacterial/viral filtration with humidification for anesthesia circuits, protecting patients and machines. Disposable filter appliance. Under HTS 9018.90.30.00.
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
• Filtration efficiency (99.999% @ 0.1 micron) certification mandatory
• Specify HME function vs. simple filters to maintain classification
• Bulk media imports risk chemical heading misplacement