Chapter 90 covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus, precision instruments and apparatus, etc. Goods in this chapter generally have high technological content and precision manufacturing characteristics, and are used in professional fields such as measurement, analysis, control, and medical care. Classification within the chapter is based on functional principles and application scenarios, such as medical equipment, optical instruments, measuring instruments, etc. Heading 9018 covers instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. This heading includes equipment for diagnosis, treatment, surgery, monitoring, and other purposes, such as infusion pumps, anesthesia machines, electrocardiographs, ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, etc. Code 901832 is a six-digit subheading: the first 2 digits 90 represent Chapter 90 (optical, medical and other instruments); digits 3-4, 18, represent heading 9018 (instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences); digits 5-6, 32, represent subheading 9018.32, specifically infusion pumps. This subheading further distinguishes infusion pumps from other medical equipment, such as syringes, catheters, etc. Infusion pumps are medical devices used to precisely control infusion speed and flow rate, consistent with the description of heading 9018, 'instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences.' Their function is that of electromedical apparatus, and they are not more specifically classified under other headings (such as mechanical therapy appliances under 9019), so they are classified under 9018.32.
Chapter
Chapter 90 covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus, precision instruments and apparatus, etc. Goods in this chapter generally have high technological content and precision manufacturing characteristics, and are used in professional fields such as measurement, analysis, control, and medical care. Classification within the chapter is based on functional principles and application scenarios, such as medical equipment, optical instruments, measuring instruments, etc.
Heading
Heading 9018 covers instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. This heading includes equipment for diagnosis, treatment, surgery, monitoring, and other purposes, such as infusion pumps, anesthesia machines, electrocardiographs, ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, etc.
Digit Breakdown
Code 901832 is a six-digit subheading: the first 2 digits 90 represent Chapter 90 (optical, medical and other instruments); digits 3-4, 18, represent heading 9018 (instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences); digits 5-6, 32, represent subheading 9018.32, specifically infusion pumps. This subheading further distinguishes infusion pumps from other medical equipment, such as syringes, catheters, etc.
Classification Basis
Infusion pumps are medical devices used to precisely control infusion speed and flow rate, consistent with the description of heading 9018, 'instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences.' Their function is that of electromedical apparatus, and they are not more specifically classified under other headings (such as mechanical therapy appliances under 9019), so they are classified under 9018.32.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: Fill in the Chinese and English names of the goods, which should be consistent with the actual goods, such as '输液泵 Infusion pump'. Use: Explain the specific medical use, such as 'used for precise clinical infusion therapy in hospitals'. Brand: Fill in the manufacturer or brand name, such as 'B. Braun', 'Mindray', etc. Model: Fill in the specific model, such as 'SP-100'. Working principle: Briefly describe the working principle, such as 'pushes liquid through a peristaltic pump or syringe'. Whether electric: Indicate whether it is electric, such as 'electric'. Control method: Such as 'microcomputer controlled', indicating whether it has programming functions. Product name: 输液泵 Infusion pump; Use: used for intravenous infusion in hospitals, precisely controlling flow rate; Brand: B. Braun; Model: Infusomat Space; Working principle: peristaltic pump squeezes the infusion tube; Whether electric: electric; Control method: microcomputer controlled, programmable. Confusing infusion pumps with syringe pumps; syringe pumps are usually classified under 9018.31, while infusion pumps are 9018.32. Failure to indicate the working principle, resulting in customs being unable to distinguish peristaltic pump type from syringe type. False declaration of brand and model may trigger intellectual property or price questions.
Product name
Fill in the Chinese and English names of the goods, which should be consistent with the actual goods, such as '输液泵 Infusion pump'.
⚠️ Mistakenly writing it as 'syringe pump' or 'infusion set', resulting in incorrect classification.
Use
Explain the specific medical use, such as 'used for precise clinical infusion therapy in hospitals'.
⚠️ Writing only 'medical use' is too general and likely to raise questions.
Brand
Fill in the manufacturer or brand name, such as 'B. Braun', 'Mindray', etc.
⚠️ Omitting or incompletely filling it in, affecting price review.
Model
Fill in the specific model, such as 'SP-100'.
⚠️ The model does not match the actual goods, causing inspection problems.
Working principle
Briefly describe the working principle, such as 'pushes liquid through a peristaltic pump or syringe'.
⚠️ Failure to explain the working principle makes it impossible to distinguish it from other pumps.
Whether electric
Indicate whether it is electric, such as 'electric'.
⚠️ Omitting this element may affect classification.
Control method
Such as 'microcomputer controlled', indicating whether it has programming functions.
⚠️ Failure to explain the control method makes it impossible to judge the degree of intelligence.
Example： Product name: 输液泵 Infusion pump; Use: used for intravenous infusion in hospitals, precisely controlling flow rate; Brand: B. Braun; Model: Infusomat Space; Working principle: peristaltic pump squeezes the infusion tube; Whether electric: electric; Control method: microcomputer controlled, programmable.
Common Mistakes：
Confusing infusion pumps with syringe pumps; syringe pumps are usually classified under 9018.31, while infusion pumps are 9018.32.
Failure to indicate the working principle, resulting in customs being unable to distinguish peristaltic pump type from syringe type.
False declaration of brand and model may trigger intellectual property or price questions.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is the function, use, and working principle of the goods. An infusion pump is an electromedical apparatus used to precisely control infusion speed, consistent with the description of heading 9018, 'instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences.' According to HS Explanatory Notes, 9018 includes infusion pumps, anesthesia machines, dialysis machines, etc. Subheading 9018.32 is explicitly 'infusion pumps', so it should be classified under this code. 901831 Syringes: Syringes are non-powered manual instruments, while infusion pumps are electric devices used for continuous infusion. 901839 Other injection or puncture instruments: Includes catheters, puncture needles, etc., which do not have pumping functions. 841319 Other pumps fitted or designed to be fitted with a measuring device: Non-medical dedicated pumps, such as industrial pumps, are not classified under 9018. 901920 Ozone therapy, oxygen therapy, etc. equipment: Used for respiratory therapy, not infusion. 901850 Other ophthalmic instruments: Specifically for ophthalmology, with functions different from infusion pumps. Is it an electric medical infusion device? Is it used to precisely control infusion speed? Does it have programming or microcomputer control? Is it confused with a syringe pump? Is it classified under 9018 rather than 8413?
Basis
The core basis for classification is the function, use, and working principle of the goods. An infusion pump is an electromedical apparatus used to precisely control infusion speed, consistent with the description of heading 9018, 'instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences.' According to HS Explanatory Notes, 9018 includes infusion pumps, anesthesia machines, dialysis machines, etc. Subheading 9018.32 is explicitly 'infusion pumps', so it should be classified under this code.
Confused Codes：
901831 - Syringes
Syringes are non-powered manual instruments, while infusion pumps are electric devices used for continuous infusion.
901839 - Other injection or puncture instruments
Includes catheters, puncture needles, etc., which do not have pumping functions.
841319 - Other pumps fitted or designed to be fitted with a measuring device
Non-medical dedicated pumps, such as industrial pumps, are not classified under 9018.
901920 - Ozone therapy, oxygen therapy, etc. equipment
Used for respiratory therapy, not infusion.
901850 - Other ophthalmic instruments
Specifically for ophthalmology, with functions different from infusion pumps.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it an electric medical infusion device?
✓ Is it used to precisely control infusion speed?
✓ Does it have programming or microcomputer control?
✓ Is it confused with a syringe pump?
✓ Is it classified under 9018 rather than 8413?
❓ FAQ
What is the difference in HS codes between infusion pumps and syringe pumps? Infusion pumps are classified under 9018.32, and syringe pumps under 9018.31. Both are medical pumps, but syringe pumps usually use syringes, while infusion pumps use infusion tubes, and their working principles differ. How can I check the import tariff rate for infusion pumps? Tariff rates change, so it is recommended to check the latest rates through the official website of the General Administration of Customs or the International Trade Single Window. Usually, information such as HS code and country of origin must be provided. What are common errors in the declaration elements for infusion pumps? Common errors include: filling in the product name as 'infusion set', failing to indicate the working principle, and falsely declaring the brand and model. Ensure consistency with the actual goods. Do infusion pumps require a medical device registration certificate? Yes, imported infusion pumps generally require a China medical device registration certificate, specifically according to the regulations of the National Medical Products Administration. Relevant documents must be attached during customs declaration. Does classification of infusion pumps under 9018.32 include their accessories? Accessories such as infusion tubes and sensors, if imported separately, are usually classified according to material or use, not under 9018.32. Only complete machines are classified under this code. If an infusion pump has monitoring functions, is it still classified under 9018.32? If the main function is infusion and monitoring is auxiliary, it is still classified under 9018.32. If monitoring is the main function, it may be classified under 9018.19 or another subheading. How should cross-border e-commerce sales of infusion pumps be declared? They must be declared according to general trade or cross-border e-commerce models, providing HS code 9018.32, and ensuring compliance with medical device import regulatory requirements. Is the HS code for infusion pumps the same for export as for import? Yes, HS codes are internationally universal and consistent for import and export. However, note that destination countries may have tariff differences or additional requirements.
Q: What is the difference in HS codes between infusion pumps and syringe pumps?
A: Infusion pumps are classified under 9018.32, and syringe pumps under 9018.31. Both are medical pumps, but syringe pumps usually use syringes, while infusion pumps use infusion tubes, and their working principles differ.
Q: How can I check the import tariff rate for infusion pumps?
A: Tariff rates change, so it is recommended to check the latest rates through the official website of the General Administration of Customs or the International Trade Single Window. Usually, information such as HS code and country of origin must be provided.
Q: What are common errors in the declaration elements for infusion pumps?
A: Common errors include: filling in the product name as 'infusion set', failing to indicate the working principle, and falsely declaring the brand and model. Ensure consistency with the actual goods.
Q: Do infusion pumps require a medical device registration certificate?
A: Yes, imported infusion pumps generally require a China medical device registration certificate, specifically according to the regulations of the National Medical Products Administration. Relevant documents must be attached during customs declaration.
Q: Does classification of infusion pumps under 9018.32 include their accessories?
A: Accessories such as infusion tubes and sensors, if imported separately, are usually classified according to material or use, not under 9018.32. Only complete machines are classified under this code.
Q: If an infusion pump has monitoring functions, is it still classified under 9018.32?
A: If the main function is infusion and monitoring is auxiliary, it is still classified under 9018.32. If monitoring is the main function, it may be classified under 9018.19 or another subheading.
Q: How should cross-border e-commerce sales of infusion pumps be declared?
A: They must be declared according to general trade or cross-border e-commerce models, providing HS code 9018.32, and ensuring compliance with medical device import regulatory requirements.
Q: Is the HS code for infusion pumps the same for export as for import?
A: Yes, HS codes are internationally universal and consistent for import and export. However, note that destination countries may have tariff differences or additional requirements.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.