9018.31.00.90 - Parts and accessories

This HTS category, 9018.31.00.90, encompasses parts and accessories for syringes. It is important to note that this classification is specifically for components and supplemental items related to syringes, rather than the syringes themselves. Examples of items classified here include needles (when imported separately from the syringe), plungers, barrel replacements, O-rings, and specialized connectors or adapters designed for use with syringes. The purpose of these parts and accessories is to facilitate the use, maintenance, or modification of syringes for medical, surgical, or veterinary applications.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, "Syringes, with or without their needles" (9018.31.00.XX), is crucial for accurate classification. The sibling category covers complete syringes, whether they are supplied with a needle attached or detached. In contrast, 9018.31.00.90 is reserved solely for individual components or auxiliary items. For instance, a syringe sold as a complete unit, even if the needle is in a separate sterile packet within the same packaging, would generally fall under the sibling category. However, if a pack of needles is imported independently, it would be classified under this "Parts and accessories" category.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification within 9018.31.00.90 relies on determining that the imported item is indeed a part or accessory intended for use with a syringe, and not a complete syringe itself. The function and design of the part or accessory, as well as its intended purpose within the medical or veterinary field, are key considerations.