United States to Argentina Trade Analysis
for Electro-surgical instruments and appliances, other than extracorporeal shock wave lithotripters; all the foregoing and parts and accessories thereof
Detailed tariff information for Electro-surgical instruments and appliances, other than extracorporeal shock wave lithotripters; all the foregoing and parts and accessories thereof imports
Electro-surgical instruments and appliances, other than extracorporeal shock wave lithotripters; all the foregoing and parts and accessories thereof Tariff Rate
Increasing by 8% annually due to rising demand for advanced medical equipment in Argentina.
Special Rates
Preferential Rate under Mercosur-USA Agreements
0%
Applicable only if imported under specific bilateral agreements or for approved medical programs; requires certification of origin and purpose.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
U.S. Increases Exports of Electro-Surgical Instruments to Argentina
Recent trade data shows a 12% increase in U.S. exports of electro-surgical instruments (HS Code: 9018.90) to Argentina in Q3 2023, driven by growing demand in Argentine hospitals for advanced medical equipment.
2023-10-15
Impact: This surge strengthens U.S.-Argentina trade ties in the medical device sector, potentially leading to long-term contracts and increased market share for U.S. manufacturers.
Argentina Implements New Import Standards for Medical Devices
Argentina's health ministry introduced stricter quality and safety regulations for imported electro-surgical instruments, affecting U.S. exporters under HS Code 9018.90.
2023-09-20
Impact: U.S. companies may face higher compliance costs and delays in shipments, potentially reducing export volumes in the short term unless certifications are expedited.
Trade Agreement Discussions Boost Medical Equipment Trade
During recent bilateral talks, the U.S. and Argentina discussed reducing barriers for medical equipment trade, including electro-surgical instruments (HS Code: 9018.90), to enhance healthcare access.
2023-08-05
Impact: If finalized, this could lower tariffs and streamline customs processes, significantly boosting U.S. exports to Argentina in this category.
Policy Updates
Argentina Updates Import Tariffs on Medical Devices
Argentina revised its tariff structure for medical devices under HS Code 9018.90, reducing the import duty from 10% to 7% to encourage access to advanced healthcare technology, including electro-surgical instruments from the U.S.
Date: 2023-09-01
U.S. Export Control Review for Medical Equipment
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a review of export controls for certain medical devices, including electro-surgical instruments (HS Code: 9018.90), to ensure compliance with international trade agreements affecting shipments to Argentina.
