Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer TAT-5000 from Germany
The Exergen TAT-5000 is a hospital-grade temporal artery infrared thermometer that scans the forehead artery for core body temperature readings. It qualifies under HTS 9025.19.80.10 as a clinical infrared thermometer per statistical note 2, offering arterial accuracy comparable to rectal measurements. Widely used in emergency rooms and pediatric care for its reliability across all ages.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include hospital validation studies and arterial blood flow correlation data to support clinical classification
• Ensure device calibration certificates accompany shipments for quality assurance compliance
• Separate from consumer models; professional models require distinct documentation proving medical-grade specifications