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Digital Sphygmomanometer Cuff

An inflatable cuff accessory for digital blood pressure monitors used to encircle the arm and measure arterial pressure during medical examinations. It falls under HTS 9018.90.50.80 as a part of sphygmomanometers for medical use, not classified as a general-use part under other chapters. This ensures accurate blood pressure readings in clinical settings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3926.90.99Higher: 25.3% vs 12.5%

If sold as bulk rubber tubing without medical specification

Loses medical appliance status and classifies as general plastic/rubber articles per Chapter 39.

4016.99.60Higher: 40% vs 12.5%

If for non-medical technical or machine applications

Chapter 90 excludes articles for technical machine uses, directing to Chapter 40 for vulcanized rubber parts.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify FDA registration and QSR compliance for medical device parts; include detailed bills of lading specifying medical use

• Common pitfall: incorrect labeling as industrial hose leading to wrong chapter