Electrosurgical Return Electrode Pad from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Split thickness adhesive validation prevents delamination during surgery
• Impedance monitoring circuit documentation differentiates from basic pads
• Shelf life and sterility assurance level (SAL 10^-6) records required