9018.19.55.00 - Patient monitoring systems 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 35% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 9018.19.55.00, specifically covers patient monitoring systems. These systems are designed to continuously track and display a patient's physiological parameters, such as heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and temperature, for medical assessment and management. They are electro-diagnostic apparatus used in healthcare settings to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and observation of patient conditions.
Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 9018.19.75.00 covers printed circuit assemblies that are specifically designed for parameter acquisition modules within broader patient monitoring systems. While related, 9018.19.55.00 encompasses the complete assembled system, not just individual components like circuit boards. The other sibling category, 9018.19.95, acts as a catch-all for other electro-diagnostic apparatus not specifically enumerated elsewhere within the 9018.19 subheading.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 9018.19.55.00 depends on the system's primary function as a comprehensive patient monitoring solution. Factors such as the integrated display units, data processing capabilities, and the range of physiological parameters it is designed to measure are key to accurate classification, ensuring it is distinguished from more specialized electro-diagnostic equipment.