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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 9018.90.75.80
Patient Return Electrodes for Electrosurgery
Latex-free grounding pads providing electrical return path during surgical procedures using electrosurgical generators. Falls under HTS 9018.90.75.80 as essential safety accessories for electro-medical surgical apparatus. Prevents patient burns by dispersing high-frequency current safely.
Defibrillator External Pacing Leads
Sterile multifilament cables for transcutaneous cardiac pacing during emergency defibrillation procedures. Classified HTS 9018.90.75.80 as accessories for life-support electro-medical apparatus. Delivers precise millivolt pacing pulses through skin electrodes.
Biofeedback Sensor Interface Cables
Multi-signal cables connecting physiological sensors to biofeedback therapy monitors for stress management. HTS 9018.90.75.80 as electro-medical accessories aggregating EMG/GSR/HRV signals. Enables real-time patient training through visual/auditory feedback.
Nerve Conduction Study Ground Electrodes
Reusable stainless steel ground plates for EMG/NCS electrodiagnostic equipment measuring nerve/muscle electrical activity. Under HTS 9018.90.75.80 as precision accessories minimizing electrical noise during neuropathy testing. Provides stable reference potential for accurate waveform analysis.
Electromyography Needle Electrode Handles
Ergonomic insulated handles for concentric needle electrodes used in EMG muscle fiber analysis. HTS 9018.90.75.80 classification as electro-medical diagnostic accessories. Facilitates precise subcutaneous needle positioning while maintaining electrical isolation.
Cardiac Ablation Irrigation Pump Tubing Sets
Sterile fluid pathway sets connecting irrigation pumps to cardiac catheters during RF ablation procedures. Classified HTS 9018.90.75.80 as accessories for electro-medical cardiac rhythm management apparatus. Controls saline irrigation preventing thrombus formation and electrode overheating.
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Electrode Arrays
Multi-contact silicone arrays for cortical SSEP/MEP monitoring during neurosurgery. HTS 9018.90.75.80 as electro-medical accessories for intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring systems. Enables real-time spinal cord/brain function assessment preventing paralysis.
Phacoemulsification Handpiece Irrigation Sleeves
Silicone protective sleeves with integrated irrigation channels for ultrasonic cataract surgery handpieces. Under HTS 9018.90.75.80 as accessories for electro-medical ophthalmic surgical apparatus. Maintains lens fragment cooling and corneal protection during emulsification.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Coil Positioners
Adjustable mechanical arms positioning TMS figure-8 coils precisely over targeted cortical regions. HTS 9018.90.75.80 classification as accessories for electro-medical neuromodulation apparatus. Ensures reproducible stimulation sites for depression treatment and research.
Electrosurgical Pencil Holster Mounts
Sterile rail-mount holsters securing ESU pencils during minimally invasive procedures. Classified HTS 9018.90.75.80 as safety accessories preventing accidental tissue activation. Mayo stand and bed rail compatible designs standard.
ECG Stress Test Electrode Harness Systems
Pre-wired 12-lead electrode arrays with standardized connectors for treadmill exercise ECG testing. HTS 9018.90.75.80 as multi-electrode accessories for cardiac stress testing apparatus. Enables rapid patient hookup reducing test preparation time.
Endovenous Laser Ablation Grounding Pads
Large surface area conductive hydrogel pads for RF/laser vein ablation procedures treating varicose veins. Under HTS 9018.90.75.80 despite laser component due to electro-medical RF generator integration. Provides monopolar current return path during endovenous thermal ablation.
Holter Monitor Electrodes
Disposable adhesive electrodes designed for attachment to Holter monitors, which are portable ECG devices for continuous cardiac monitoring over 24-48 hours. These electrodes fall under HTS 9018.90.75.80 as accessories for electro-medical apparatus used in medical diagnostics. They transmit biopotential signals from the patient's skin to the monitoring device.
TENS Unit Replacement Lead Wires
Shielded cables connecting electrode pads to Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) units for pain management therapy. Classified under HTS 9018.90.75.80 as electrical accessories for electro-medical therapeutic apparatus. These wires carry low-voltage stimulation pulses safely to patient skin.
EEG Recording Electrode Paste Applicators
Precision dispensers for applying electrolyte gel to EEG scalp electrodes during brainwave monitoring. HTS 9018.90.75.80 classification as accessories facilitating electro-medical diagnostic signal acquisition. Ensures optimal skin-electrode impedance for accurate neurological readings.