9018.90.64.00 - Defibrillators
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 35% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS subheading specifically classifies "Defibrillators." These are medical devices designed to deliver an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm in cases of cardiac arrest or life-threatening arrhythmias. The classification encompasses both external and internal defibrillators, including automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs).
When classifying defibrillators, it is important to distinguish them from their sibling category, 9018.90.68.00, which covers "Printed circuit assemblies for the defibrillators of subheading 9018.90.64." While both relate to defibrillators, 9018.90.68.00 is for the individual electronic components and sub-assemblies, whereas this subheading (9018.90.64.00) is for the complete, functional defibrillator unit itself. The other sibling, 9018.90.75, covers a broad range of "Other" electro-medical instruments, making it essential to specifically identify the device as a defibrillator for accurate classification here.
As a leaf node, this subheading does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification within 9018.90.64.00 is on ensuring the apparatus's primary function is to provide defibrillation therapy. Items intended for other electro-medical purposes, even if they involve electrical stimuli, would fall under different HTS codes.