Clinical Mercury Glass Thermometer
A traditional liquid-filled glass thermometer containing mercury for direct reading of body temperature in clinical settings. It falls under HTS 9025.11.20.00 as a clinical thermometer designed for medical use to measure human body temperature accurately. The mercury expansion provides precise direct reading without additional equipment.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If digital electronic type
Electronic clinical thermometers without liquid filling classify under other liquid-filled exclusions in 9025.19.
If combined with other medical functions like tympanic
Ear thermometers often classified as electro-medical instruments under 9018 if they incorporate infrared sensors.
If for non-direct reading or industrial medical applications
Thermometers not for direct reading or non-clinical use shift to other subheadings within 9025.11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify mercury content declarations comply with EPA and TSCA regulations; many countries restrict mercury imports
• Include medical device registration if marketed for clinical use; provide calibration certificates for accuracy
• Avoid misclassification as laboratory equipment; specify 'for human clinical use' in documentation to prevent delays
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