List of Vietnam Law
Circular No. 19/2024/TT-BYT dated October 01, 2024 of the Ministry of Health promulgating the list of medical equipment assigned HS codes according to Vietnam’s nomenclature of exports and imports
Date: 10/1/2024
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THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH
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THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness --------------- |
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No. 19/2024/TT-BYT
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Hanoi, October 01, 2024
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CIRCULAR
PROMULGATING THE LIST OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT ASSIGNED HS CODES ACCORDING TO VIETNAM’S NOMENCLATURE OF EXPORTS AND IMPORTS
Pursuant to the Law on Customs dated June 23, 2014;
Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 08/2015/ND-CP dated January 21, 2015 providing specific provisions and guidance on enforcement of the Customs Law on customs procedures, examination, supervision and control procedures;
Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 59/2018/ND-CP dated April 20, 2018 on amendment to certain Articles of the Government’s Decree No. 08/2015/ND-CP dated January 21, 2015 on guidelines for the Law on Customs in terms of customs procedure, customs supervision and inspection;
Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 98/2021/ND-CP dated November 08, 2021 on management of medical equipment;
Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 07/2023/ND-CP dated March 03, 2023 on amendment to certain Articles of the Government’s Decree No. 98/2021/ND-CP dated November 08, 2021 on management of medical equipment;
Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 96/2023/ND-CP dated December 30, 2023 on elaboration of the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment;
Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 95/2022/ND-CP dated November 15, 2022 defining the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health;
At the request of the Director General of the Medical Equipment and Work Department;
The Minister of Health hereby promulgates a Circular to promulgate the list of medical equipment assigned HS codes according to Vietnam’s Nomenclature of exports and imports.
Article 1. Scope
This Circular promulgates the List and rules for application of the List of exported and imported medical equipment assigned HS codes according to Vietnam’s Nomenclature of exports and imports enclosed with the Circular No. 31/2022/TT-BTC dated June 08, 2022 of the Minister of Finance on promulgation of Vietnam’s Nomenclature of exports and imports.
Article 2. Promulgation of the List
Promulgated together with this Circular is the List of medical equipment assigned HS codes according to Vietnam’s Nomenclature of exports and imports.
Article 3. Rules for application of the List
1. If there is any difference or inconsistency in the classification and determination of HS codes for goods on the List promulgated together with this Circular, the determination of HS codes shall comply with provisions of law on customs.
2. Regarding imported or exported medical equipment which has not been listed and assigned HS codes on the List enclosed with this Circular, the determination of HS codes shall comply with provisions of law on customs. After customs clearance, exporters and importers shall submit a document to the Ministry of Health (Medical Equipment and Work Department) to form a basis for cooperation with the Ministry of Finance in considering agreeing to, updating and promulgate a supplementary List.
3. The List of medical equipment assigned HS codes enclosed with this Circular serves as the basis for organizations and individuals to export and import medical equipment into Vietnam.
4. The List consists of commodities identified as medical equipment and managed pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 98/2021/ND-CP dated November 08, 2021 on management of medical equipment amended by the Government’s Decree No. 07/2023/ND-CP March 03, 2023 and other legislative documents on medical equipment.
Article 4. Effect
1. This Circular comes into force as of November 16, 2024.
2. The Circular No. 14/2018/TT-BYT dated May 15, 2018 of the Minister of Health on promulgation of the list of medical equipment assigned HS codes according to Vietnam’s Nomenclature of exports and imports shall cease to have effect from the effective date of this Circular.
Article 5. Responsibility for implementation
Director General of Medical Equipment and Work Department; heads of affiliates of the Ministry of Health, Directors of Departments of Health of provinces and central-affiliated cities, heads of health authorities of ministries and central authorities and other relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for the implementation of this Circular.
Difficulties that arise during the implementation of this Circular should be reported to the Ministry of Health (Medical Equipment and Work Department) for consideration and resolution./.
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PP. THE MINISTER
THE DEPUTY MINISTER (Signed and sealed) Do Xuan Tuyen |
LIST OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT ASSIGNED HS CODES ACCORDING TO VIETNAM’S NOMENCLATURE OF EXPORTS AND IMPORTS
(Promulgated together with the Circular No. 19/2024/TT-BYT dated October 01, 2024 of the Minister of Health)
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No.
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Description of medical equipment
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HS code
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1.
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- Powdered sodium bicarbonate for dialysis (put up in measured doses or in packings for retail sale);
- Concentrated haemodialysis solution (bicarbonate); Sodium bicarbonate haemodialysis powder; Concentrated haemodialysis solution (acid); Acid hemodialysis concentrate (put up in measured doses or packings for retail sale);
- Dialysis products that are mixtures containing one of the following ingredients: sodium chloride, magnesium, detrose, reducing sugar, potassium, acetic acid solution, etc. (mixed, put up in packings for retail sale)
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2836.30.00
3004.90.99
3824.99.99
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2.
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Adhesive dressings and other articles having an adhesive layer covered or impregnated with pharmaceutical substances
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3005.10.10
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3.
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Adhesive dressings and other articles having an adhesive layer not covered or not impregnated with pharmaceutical substances
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3005.10.90
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4.
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Bandages
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3005.90.10
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5.
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Gauze
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3005.90.20
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6.
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Open wound healing gel
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3005.90.90
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7.
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Medical cotton
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3005.90.90
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8.
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Sterile absorbable surgical or dental yarns; sterile surgical or dental adhesion barriers and pads, whether or not absorbable
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3006.10.10
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9.
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Sterile non-absorbable surgical catgut; Sterile non-absorbable suture materials; Sterile tissue adhesives for surgical wound closure; Sterile absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics; Sterile non-absorbable surgical or dental haemostatic wax
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3006.10.90
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10.
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Other microbial diagnostic reagents designed to be administered to the patient
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3006.30.30
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11.
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Dental cements and other dental fillings
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3006.40.10
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12.
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Bone reconstruction cements
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3006.40.20
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13.
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First-aid boxes and kits
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3006.50.00
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14.
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Gel preparations designed to be used in human as a lubricant for parts of the body for surgical operations or physical examinations or as a coupling agent between the body and medical instruments
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3006.70.00
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15.
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Appliances identifiable for ostomy use
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3006.91.00
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16.
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Spray or cream for preventing pressure ulcers
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3304.99.90
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17.
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Powders and pastes for dental prophylaxis
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3306.10.10
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18.
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Contact lens or artificial eye solutions
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3307.90.50
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19.
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Saline nasal spray; saline nasal spray; ear spray for hygienic purposes (put up in packings for retail sale)
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3307.90.90
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20.
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Medical X-ray films
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3701.10.00
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21.
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Disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles for disinfecting or sterilizing medical equipment
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3808.59.60
3808.94.90
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22.
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Prepared culture media for the development of microorganisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells for human diagnostic purposes.
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3821.00.10
3821.00.90
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23.
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Malaria diagnostic reagents, whether or not put up in kit form
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3822.11.00
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24.
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Diagnostic reagents for Zika virus disease and other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes, whether or not put up in kit form
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3822.12.00
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25.
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Blood group test kit for human use
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3822.13.00
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26.
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Other reagents for human use
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3822.19.00
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27.
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Plastic moulds with denture imprints
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3926.90.32
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28.
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Other medical and surgical articles of plastics and of other materials of headings 39.01 to 39.14.
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3926.90.39
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29.
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Sheath contraceptives, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber
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4014.10.00
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30.
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Gloves of vulcanized natural rubber, used for medical, surgical or dental purposes
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4015.12.10
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31.
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Gloves of other vulcanized rubber, used for medical, surgical or dental purposes
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4015.12.90
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32.
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Stockings for varicose veins, of synthetic fibers
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6115.10.10
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33.
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Surgical gowns, of man-made fibers
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6211.43.10
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34.
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Compression garments of cotton, of a kind used for the treatment of scar tissue and skin grafts
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6212.90.11
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35.
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Compression garments of textile material other than cotton, of a kind used for the treatment of scar tissue and skin grafts
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6212.90.91
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36.
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Surgical masks
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6307.90.40
6307.90.90
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37.
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Sterilizers used to disinfect, and sterilize medical equipment
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8419.20.00
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38.
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Centrifuges specialized in medical diagnosis, testing, and screening
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8421.19.90
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39.
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Filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids or gases, of a kind suitable for medical or surgical use
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8421.29.10
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40.
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Carriages for disabled persons, whether or not motorized or otherwise mechanically propelled.
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8713.10.00
8713.90.00
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41.
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Contact lenses (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism)
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9001.30.00
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42.
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Spectacle lenses of glass (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism)
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9001.40.00
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43.
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Spectacle lenses of other materials (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism)
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9001.50.00
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44.
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Glasses (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism)
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9004.90.10
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45.
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Stereoscopic microscopes used to search for and evaluate egg quality for in vitro fertilization
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9011.10.00
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46.
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Surgical microscopes
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9011.80.00
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47.
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Lasers used in human medical treatment
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9013.20.00
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48.
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Electro-cardiographs for human use
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9018.11.00
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49.
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Ultrasonic scanning apparatus for human use
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9018.12.00
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50.
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Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus for human use
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9018.13.00
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51.
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Scintigraphic apparatus for human use
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9018.14.00
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52.
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Electro-diagnostic apparatus for human use (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters), other than those of headings 9018.11.00, 9018.12.00, 9018.13.00 and 9018.14.00
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9018.19.00
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53.
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Ultra-violet apparatus for sterilizing medical equipment
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9018.20.00
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54.
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Infra-red ray apparatus for patient support and treatment
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9018.20.00
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55.
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Disposable syringes, with or without needles
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9018.31.10
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56.
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Syringes, with or without needles, other than those of heading 9018.31.10
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9018.31.90
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57.
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Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures
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9018.32.00
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58.
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Catheters for human use
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9018.39.10
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59.
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Needles for blood collection; Needles, catheters, cannulae and the like for human use other than those of HS headings 9018.32.00 and 9018.39.10
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9018.39.90
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60.
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Dental drill engines, whether or not combined on a single base with other dental equipment
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9018.41.00
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61.
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Other instruments and appliances, used in dental sciences
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9018.49.00
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62.
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Other ophthalmic instruments and appliances
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9018.50.00
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63.
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Fiber optic headlight designed for medical use
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9018.90.10
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64.
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Intravenous administration sets
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9018.90.20
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65.
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Electrosurgical or electromedical instruments and appliances
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9018.90.31
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66.
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Medical equipment and instruments that are classified under the heading 9018 but yet to be included in Vietnam’s Nomenclature of exports and imports and the List enclosed with this Circular.
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9018.90.90
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67.
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Orthopaedic or fracture appliances
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9021.10.10
9021.10.90
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68.
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Artificial teeth
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9021.21.00
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69.
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Dental fittings
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9021.29.10
9021.29.20
9021.29.90
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70.
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Artificial joints (other artificial parts of the body)
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9021.31.00
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71.
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Other artificial parts of the body
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9021.39.00
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72.
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Hearing aids, excluding parts and accessories
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9021.40.00
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73.
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Pacemakers for stimulating heart muscles, excluding parts and accessories
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9021.50.00
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74.
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Other appliances which are worn or carried, or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability
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9021.90.00
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75.
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Computed tomography apparatus for medical use
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9022.12.00
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76.
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Apparatus based on the use of X-rays, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus for dental uses
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9022.13.00
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77.
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Apparatus based on the use of X-rays, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus for human use, other than those of headings 9022.12.00 and 9022.13.00
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9022.14.00
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78.
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Apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta or gamma radiations, for medical, surgical, or dental uses, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus
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9022.21.00
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79.
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Mercury thermometers, for medical use
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9025.11.00
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80.
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Electronic thermometers, for medical use
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9025.19.19
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81.
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Gas or smoke analysis apparatus for disease diagnosis
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9027.10.00
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82.
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Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments
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9027.20.00
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83.
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Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR)
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9027.30.00
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84.
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Mass spectrometer
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9027.81.00
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85.
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Microtomes for medical use
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9027.90.00
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86.
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Digital X-ray detector used to acquire medical X-ray images.
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9030.10.00
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87.
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Dentists' chairs
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9402.10.10
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88.
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Commodes
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9402.90.11
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89.
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Operating tables, electrically operated
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9402.90.12
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90.
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Non-electric operating tables
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9402.90.13
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91.
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Examination tables
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9402.90.14
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92.
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Hospital beds
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9402.90.15
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93.
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Other furniture specially designed for patient or surgical use
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9402.90.19
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94.
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Surgical light
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9405.11.10
9405.19.10
9405.21.10
9405.29.10
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95.
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Non-fiber optic lamps designed for medical use
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9405.11.99
9405.19.92
9405.19.99
9405.21.90
9405.29.90
9405.41.90
9405.42.90
9405.49.90
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