9018.39.00.40 - Other

This HTS category, 9018.39.00.40, encompasses "Other" medical instruments and apparatus falling under the broader classification of syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae, and similar devices, and their parts and accessories, when not specifically enumerated elsewhere. This includes a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic tools used in medical, surgical, dental, and veterinary fields that do not fit into more specific subheadings within 9018.39.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 9018.39.00.20 (Rubber catheters), is crucial. While 9018.39.00.20 is specifically dedicated to catheters made from rubber, this "Other" category covers instruments and devices made from a wider range of materials, including plastics, metals, silicone, and composite materials. The primary defining factor here is the exclusion from more specific headings, meaning these items possess characteristics or functions not adequately captured by preceding codes.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification of goods under 9018.39.00.40 relies on a careful analysis of the item's intended use, physical attributes, and material composition, ensuring it is not specifically classified under any other more precise HTS code within the 9018 chapter. Examples may include specialized medical tubing not exclusively made of rubber, certain types of diagnostic probes, or custom-designed instruments used in minimally invasive procedures that do not fall under pre-defined categories.