Assembled Medical Device with US Sensor

Patient monitor assembled overseas incorporating US-manufactured vital signs sensor exported ready for integration. Sensor calibrated and connected via plug-in assembly with cleaning as incidental operation. 9802.00.80.69 provides duty relief on US sensor value.

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.

9018.19.55.00Higher: 35% vs 10%

If standard medical monitoring instruments

Full duty rate without US component assembly provision

9018.90.75Higher: 35% vs 10%

If imported as separate sensor components

Parts classification if not incorporated into complete monitoring system

9810.00.60Same rate: 10%

If imported by nonprofit institutions for research

Different duty-free provision for scientific instruments vs commercial goods

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Import Tips & Compliance

FDA registration and medical device documentation must accompany 9802 declaration,Validate sensor functionality unchanged by foreign assembly operations,Maintain traceability from US export through foreign assembly to import

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