9018.49.80.40 - Dental hand instruments and parts and accessories thereof 🖩
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 category, 9018.49.80.40, specifically covers dental hand instruments and their associated parts and accessories. These are instruments designed for direct use by dental practitioners during procedures, characterized by their handheld nature and specific application within the field of dentistry. Examples include dental drills, scalers, elevators, forceps, and examination mirrors, along with components like burrs, handles, and tips that are integral to the function of these instruments.
This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 9018.49.80.80, which also falls under "Other" dental instruments. While 9018.49.80.40 is reserved for handheld instruments and their parts, the sibling category 9018.49.80.80 would encompass other dental instruments and appliances that are not hand-operated or do not fit the specific definition of handheld instruments covered herein. The key differentiator is the direct manual manipulation required for the instruments classified under 9018.49.80.40.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification within 9018.49.80.40 is determined by the instrument's primary function in dental science and its design as a handheld tool. Accessories and parts are classified here if they are exclusively or principally designed for use with dental hand instruments covered by this provision.