GCC Common Customs Tariff · HS code · HS 9018.31
9018.31.10.00.00: Syrings for splints.
Syringes
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: GCC Common Customs Tariff, in force from 1 January 2025 · checked on 24 October 2026
What you pay
Importing into GCC
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
9018.31 Syringes, with or without needles
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Mexico Free – 10% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 5% 
Brazil 14.4% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Argentina 16% General (MFN) 19 tariff lines 
Peru Free – 6% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 3% 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line GCC lines: 9018.31
- 9018.31.10.00.00Syrings for splints.
- 9018.31.20.00.01Eyes, ears & larynx's (throats) syringes, with or without needles. - Ophthalmic syringes
- 9018.31.20.00.02Eyes, ears & larynx's (throats) syringes, with or without needles. - Ear syringe
- 9018.31.20.00.03Eyes, ears & larynx's (throats) syringes, with or without needles. - Atomizers throat
- 9018.31.30.00.00Syringes for uterus & gynecology.
- 9018.31.40.00.00Disposable injection & syringes.
- 9018.31.90.00.00Syringes with or without needles, n.e.s.
Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N357612 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of unassembled I.V. flush syringes from China
- N351167 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of an enteral feeding tube, an enteral syringe, and an enteral extension set from China
- H343563 U.S. CBP
Request for Reconsideration of NY N341133; Classification of Syringes from China
- N341133 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of syringes from China
7 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
HS code 9018.31.10.00.00 is a line of the GCC Common Customs Tariff under HS subheading 9018.31 (syringes, with or without needles).
The customs duty is 5%, and quantities are declared in Pieces/Units.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is free, the EU duty is free, the Türkiye duty is free, the US duty is free, the Canada duty is free, the Mexico duty is 0%–10%, the Brazil duty is 14.4%, the Argentina duty is 16%, the Peru duty is 0%–6%, the New Zealand duty is free, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is free, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is free and the Nigeria duty is 5%.
The GCC states imported goods of subheading 9018.31 worth US$84m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the GCC import duty for HS code 9018.31.10.00.00?
The customs duty in the GCC Common Customs Tariff is 5%; the supplementary unit is Pieces/Units. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does the GCC import these goods from?
For subheading 9018.31 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$25m), followed by the United States.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.