Cardiac Ablation Irrigation Pump Tubing Sets from China
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.
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
• USP Class VI biocompatibility and pump flow rate validation documentation required
• Prove catheter connector specificity prevents general IV tubing classification
• Bulk tubing without medical device labeling risks Chapter 39 plastics