Retractable Surgical Skin Stapler

A disposable device for closing surgical incisions with titanium staples, featuring a retractable mechanism for safe staple deployment. Used in general surgery for wound closure. Falls under HTS 9018.90.80.00 as other surgical appliances.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9018.90.75Higher: 35% vs 10%

If marketed specifically for laparoscopic procedures

Laparoscopic-specific staplers classified under instruments/appliances for endoscopes.

8203.20.20Higher: 39% vs 10%

If considered general-use metal cutting tools

Basic staplers without medical-specific features may fall under files/cutters rather than surgical instruments.

3006.92.00Same rate: 10%

If imported pre-loaded with sterile staples as pharmaceutical preparation

Devices incorporating sterile surgical supplies sometimes classified as pharmaceutical articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include surgical staple size specifications and firing force validation in technical files

Ensure titanium staple material certificates; stainless steel variants may require different classification

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