Electro-surgical instruments and appliances, other than extracorporeal shock wave lithotripters; all the foregoing and parts and accessories thereof
Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments; parts and accessories thereof: > Other instruments and appliances and parts and accessories thereof: > Other: > Electro-medical instruments and appliances and parts and accessories thereof: > Electro-surgical instruments and appliances, other than extracorporeal shock wave lithotripters; all the foregoing and parts and accessories thereof
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Products classified under HTS 9018.90.60.00
Laparoscopic Electrosurgical Generator
A high-frequency generator used in laparoscopic surgery to produce radiofrequency energy for cutting and coagulating tissue during minimally invasive procedures. Classified under HTS 9018.90.60.00 as an electro-surgical instrument due to its role in delivering precise electrical energy for surgical tissue manipulation. Includes controls for power settings and waveform modulation.
Argon Plasma Coagulation Unit
An electro-surgical system that uses argon gas ionized by high-frequency current to coagulate bleeding tissue surfaces in endoscopic procedures. Falls under HTS 9018.90.60.00 as electro-surgical apparatus for non-contact hemostasis in gastrointestinal and thoracic surgery. Includes gas regulator and electrode components.
Bipolar Electrosurgical Forceps
Precision forceps with insulated tips that deliver bipolar radiofrequency energy for tissue grasping, cutting, and sealing during microsurgery. Classified in HTS 9018.90.60.00 as electro-surgical instruments and accessories for delicate procedures like neurosurgery. Reusable with autoclavable design.
Monopolar Electrosurgical Pencil
Handheld pencil-shaped electrode connected to an electrosurgical generator for monopolar cutting and coagulation in open surgery. HTS 9018.90.60.00 covers this electro-surgical instrument accessory used with patient return electrode. Disposable and sterile packaged.
Radiofrequency Ablation Catheter
Steerable cardiac catheter delivering RF energy through irrigated tip for pulmonary vein isolation in atrial fibrillation treatment. Electro-surgical apparatus under HTS 9018.90.60.00 for therapeutic tissue ablation in electrophysiology labs. Includes temperature sensors and irrigation ports.
Electrosurgical Footswitch
Hands-free pedal controller for activating different modes (cut/coagulate) on electro-surgical generators during surgery. Accessory for electro-surgical instruments classified HTS 9018.90.60.00 per note 2(a) as part principally used with heading 9018 apparatus. Waterproof and durable construction.
Harmonic Scalpel Handpiece
Ultrasonic electro-surgical handpiece that vibrates shears at 55kHz to simultaneously cut and coagulate tissue with minimal thermal spread. HTS 9018.90.60.00 electro-surgical instrument for advanced hemostatic surgery in general and transplant procedures. Requires separate generator.
Electrosurgical Return Electrode Pad
Disposable patient grounding pad providing return path for monopolar RF current during electro-surgical procedures. Classified HTS 9018.90.60.00 as electro-surgical accessory preventing burns from improper grounding. Adhesive hydrogel construction with impedance monitoring.
ENT Microdebrider with Electrocautery
Powered handpiece with rotating blade and integrated bipolar cautery for functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). Electro-surgical instrument HTS 9018.90.60.00 combining mechanical debridement with hemostasis. Various blade sizes for precise tissue removal.
Vessel Sealing Generator
Advanced electrosurgical generator using patented energy algorithms to seal vessels up to 7mm diameter during laparoscopic surgery. HTS 9018.90.60.00 electro-surgical apparatus with feedback-controlled power delivery. Compatible with specialized sealing instruments.
Cryoablation Probe with RF Navigation
Electro-surgical probe combining cryoablation with radiofrequency navigation for precise tumor targeting in interventional radiology. Classified HTS 9018.90.60.00 for hybrid thermal ablation technology. Real-time impedance monitoring during procedures.
Electrosurgical Smoke Evacuator
HEPA-filtered suction system activated by electrosurgery plume detection for clearing surgical smoke in OR environments. Accessory for electro-surgical instruments HTS 9018.90.60.00 improving visibility and reducing biohazard exposure. ULPA filtration standard.
Neurosurgical Bipolar Irrigator
Integrated irrigation and bipolar coagulation forceps for brain tumor resection maintaining clear surgical field. Electro-surgical instrument HTS 9018.90.60.00 for delicate neurological procedures. Variable flow control.
Electrosurgical Unit Cart
Mobile stainless steel cart with cable management designed specifically for electro-surgical generator and accessories transport. HTS 9018.90.60.00 accessory principally used with electro-surgical apparatus per note 2(b). Locking casters and IV pole mount.
Flexible Endoscopic Resector
Disposable flexible electro-surgical device with articulating jaw for polyp resection through endoscopes. HTS 9018.90.60.00 electro-surgical instrument for gastrointestinal endoscopic surgery. 5mm working channel compatible.