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HS code for magnetic drape, surgical instruments
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “magnetic drape, surgical instruments” points to heading 9018: instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 9018 into 25 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 9018 covers 25 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 9018 into 47 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 25 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 25 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 47 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 28 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 32 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 15% General (MFN) 63 tariff lines · average 5.3% 
Brazil Free – 20% General (MFN) 58 tariff lines · average 10.9% 
Argentina Free – 16% General (MFN) 141 tariff lines · average 11.2% 
Peru Free – 6% General (MFN) 17 tariff lines · average 0.7% 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 17 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 19 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 37 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 69 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 13 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 13 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 26 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 13 tariff lines See also
- forceps
- needles
- scalpels
- syringes
- catheters
- oximeters
- auriscopes
- audiometers
- cardioscopes
- gamma camera
- gastroscopes
- stethoscopes
- burrs, dental
- surgical saws
- abscess needle
- burrs, medical
- chiropractic tool
- dental instruments
- dialysis apparatus
- magnet, mri scanner
- ophthalmic equipment
- incubators, for babies
- anaesthetic instruments
- engines - dental drills
- sight testing apparatus
- blood pressure testing kits
- medical instruments and appliances
- needles - holders, for medical use
- surgical instruments and appliances
- veterinary instruments and appliances
- blood testing instruments and apparatus
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for magnetic drape, surgical instruments?
Magnetic drape, surgical instruments are classified under 9018 (Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.