Chapter 90 · Optical, photographic, measuring, medical instruments · Section 18
HS Code 9018.90
Other instruments and appliances and parts and accessories thereof
Heading 9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments; parts and accessories thereof
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 9018.90
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9018.90.10 |
Optical instruments and appliances and parts and accessories thereof > Mirrors and reflectors |
Free | - | 45% | No. |
| 9018.90.20 |
Optical instruments and appliances and parts and accessories thereof > Other |
Free | - | 60% | No. |
| 9018.90.30 |
Other > Anesthetic instruments and appliances and parts and accessories thereof |
Free | - | 45% | No. |
| 9018.90.40 |
Other > Percussion hammers, stethoscopes and parts of stethoscopes |
Free | - | 45% | No. |
| 9018.90.50 |
Other > Sphygmomanometers, tensimeters and oscillometers; all the foregoing and parts and accessories thereof 2 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
Free | - | 27.5% | No. |
| 9018.90.60 |
Other > Electro-medical instruments and appliances and parts and accessories thereof > Electro-surgical instruments and appliances, other than extracorporeal shock wave lithotripters; all the foregoing and parts and accessories thereof |
Free | - | 55% | No. |
| 9018.90.64 |
Electro-medical instruments and appliances and parts and accessories thereof > Other > Defibrillators |
Free | - | 35% | No. |
| 9018.90.68 |
Electro-medical instruments and appliances and parts and accessories thereof > Other > Printed circuit assemblies for the defibrillators of subheading 9018.90.64 |
Free | - | 35% | No. |
| 9018.90.75 |
Electro-medical instruments and appliances and parts and accessories thereof > Other > Other 5 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
Free | - | 35% | No. |
| 9018.90.80 |
Other > Other therapeutic appliances and instruments > Other |
Free | - | 55% | No. |
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European Union - CN codes under 9018.90
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 9018 90 60 | Anaesthetic apparatus and instruments | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 9018 90 30 | Renal dialysis equipment (artificial kidneys, kidney machines and dialysers) | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 9018 90 20 | Endoscopes | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 9018 90 40 | Diathermic apparatus | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 9018 90 10 | Instruments and apparatus for measuring blood-pressure | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 9018 90 50 | Transfusion and infusion apparatus | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 9018 90 75 | Apparatus for nerve stimulation | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 9018 90 84 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 9018 90 00 | Other instruments and appliances | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 9018.90
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 9018 90 00 00 | Other instruments and appliances | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9018 90 10 00 | Instruments and apparatus for measuring blood-pressure | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9018 90 20 00 | Endoscopes | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9018 90 30 00 | Renal dialysis equipment (artificial kidneys, kidney machines and dialysers) | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9018 90 40 00 | Diathermic apparatus | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9018 90 50 00 | Transfusion and infusion apparatus | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9018 90 60 00 | Anaesthetic apparatus and instruments | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9018 90 75 00 | Apparatus for nerve stimulation | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9018 90 84 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 9018
The subheadings immediately before and after 9018.90 in chapter 90.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 9018.90.
What is HS code 9018.90?
HS code 9018.90 covers: Other instruments and appliances and parts and accessories thereof. It belongs to chapter 90 (Optical, photographic, measuring, medical instruments) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 9018.90?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 9018.90?
The UK extends 9018.90 to 9 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 9018900000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.