9025.11.20.00 - Clinical 🖩
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 | 85% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9025.11.20.00, specifically covers clinical thermometers designed for direct reading of body temperature. These instruments are characterized by their ability to display temperature measurements without the need for additional computation or conversion devices. They are essential tools in medical and healthcare settings for monitoring patient health.
The primary distinction between this subcategory and its sibling, 9025.11.40.00 ("Other"), lies in the intended application. While 9025.11.20.00 is exclusively for clinical use in measuring human or animal body temperature, the "Other" category would encompass liquid-filled thermometers for direct reading that are intended for general industrial, scientific, or ambient temperature measurement purposes, such as those used for environmental monitoring or in laboratory settings.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 9025.11.20.00 is definitive for liquid-filled, direct-reading thermometers specifically designated for clinical applications. The defining characteristic remains its medical purpose, differentiating it from other liquid-filled thermometers that may share a similar construction but serve a different function.