GCC Common Customs Tariff · HS code · HS 9018.90
9018.90.10.99.99: Ear instruments (for example, auriscopes). - Other devices for ear medicine
Other medical and surgical instruments
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: GCC Common Customs Tariff, in force from 1 January 2025 · checked on 24 October 2026
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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
9018.90 Other instruments and appliances
UK Free Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 20 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 10 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 14 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 15% General (MFN) 27 tariff lines · average 6.7% 
Brazil Free – 20% General (MFN) 16 tariff lines · average 10.4% 
Argentina Free – 16% General (MFN) 46 tariff lines · average 11.3% 
Peru Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 15 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 9 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line GCC lines: 9018.90
- 9018.90.10.00.01Ear instruments (for example, auriscopes). - Ear drum massagers
- 9018.90.10.00.02Ear instruments (for example, auriscopes). - Ophthalmoscope
- 9018.90.10.00.03Ear instruments (for example, auriscopes). - Audiometers and similar instruments (for testing hearing using changes in frequency).
- 9018.90.10.99.99Ear instruments (for example, auriscopes). - Other devices for ear medicine
- 9018.90.20.00.00Anaesthetic apparatus & instruments.
- 9018.90.30.00.00Instruments for nose, throat or tonsil treatment.
- 9018.90.40.00.00Artificial kidney (dialysis) apparatus.
- 9018.90.50.00.01Acupuncture needles, of gold, silver or steel, used in medical sciences. - gold needles
- 9018.90.50.00.02Acupuncture needles, of gold, silver or steel, used in medical sciences. - Silver needles
- 9018.90.50.00.03Acupuncture needles, of gold, silver or steel, used in medical sciences. - steel needles
- 9018.90.60.00.00Endoscopes used in medical, surgical or veterinary sciences.
- 9018.90.70.00.00Veterinary instruments & appliances.
- 9018.90.80.00.00Surgery set consisting of gauze, coton, siccors, tongs, etc.
- 9018.90.90.00.01Instruments & appliances used in medical, surgical or dental sciences, n.e.s. - Infant incubators
- 9018.90.90.00.02Instruments & appliances used in medical, surgical or dental sciences, n.e.s. - Medical suction (Aspiration)
- 9018.90.90.00.03Instruments & appliances used in medical, surgical or dental sciences, n.e.s. - Medical lasers other than hair remaoval laser (85 43)
- 9018.90.90.99.99Instruments & appliances used in medical, surgical or dental sciences, n.e.s. - Other of other instruments and applian
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.
- N363873 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of Castroviejo calipers from Germany
- N363550 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of dental loupes from Israel
- N363252 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a spinal fixation system, a surgical instrument system, sterilization containers, a pedicle screw, and a nut breaker from France
- H345915 U.S. CBP
Revocation of New York Ruling Letter (NY) N319324; Classification of Transducer Arrays
- 600015542 HMRC
A main channel connector. Designed for cleaning and disinfecting endoscopes in conjunction with both automatic and manual disinfectors. Made from aluminium, rubber, steel, and plastic. To operate, it is inserted into the valve housing of the endoscope, secured with the locking collar and biopsy…
- 600015409 HMRC
Vet-Dock Stand This mechanical accessory allows the Vet-Dock Anaesthetic Device to stand securely on a solid surface. Constructed mainly from aluminium, it attaches to the Vet-Dock anaesthetic capture device, which is sold separately, for situations where surface placement is preferred over wall…
- 600015408 HMRC
Anaesthetic equipment accessory capture device for veterinary surgical use The Vet‑Dock is an anaesthetic gas capture accessory designed for use in veterinary surgical environments. The device is typically wall‑mounted, although alternative mounting options are available through separately…
- 600014868 HMRC
This product is a disposable “waste bag” designed for the collection and containment of general waste. It is part of the Siemens RP Series blood gas analyser. The bag goes into this medical device Siemens RAPID Point 500e blood-gas / blood-analysis system. The RAPID Point 500e is a compact,…
68 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, 9018.90.10.99.99 is one of 17 lines under subheading 9018.90, other instruments and appliances.
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%–15%, the Brazil duty is 0%–20%, the Argentina duty is 0%–16%, the Peru duty is free, 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 9018.90 worth US$1bn in 2024; the largest supplier was the United States.
Questions and answers
What is the GCC import duty for HS code 9018.90.10.99.99?
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 9018.90 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was the United States (US$330m), followed by Germany.
Typical products
- anaesthetic instruments
- audiometers
- blood pressure testing kits
- burrs, medical
- dialysis apparatus
- forceps
- needles - holders, for medical use
- oximeters
- scalpels
- stethoscopes
- surgical saws
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.