Patient Return Electrodes for Electrosurgery from China
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.
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
• Mandatory AAMI/ANSI ESU-2 performance testing documentation required for customs clearance
• Include impedance monitoring system compatibility statements if applicable
• Avoid misclassification by proving surgical current dispersion function vs general medical pads