Code 9018 50 · Heading 9018

Other instruments and apparatus for ophthalmologists

This code covers instruments and apparatus for ophthalmologists that are not otherwise specified. The relevant distinction at the next level is whether they are optical or non-optical.

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Ophthalmic instruments and appliances, n.e.s.

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Step 1 · Section XVIII Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, …
Is the product an optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, control, precision, medical or surgical instrument or apparatus; a watch; or a musical instrument?
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Step 2 · Chapter 90 Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, … 1 of 3 chapters in section XVIII
Is the product an optical or photographic article, a photographic or cinematographic apparatus, a medical or surgical instrument or apparatus, a measuring or control instrument or apparatus, another precision instrument or apparatus, or a part or accessory for one of these?
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Step 3 · Heading 9018 Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgica… 17 of 32 headings under chapter 90
What type of equipment is it: an electrodiagnostic or ultraviolet/infrar ed medical device; a syringe, needle, catheter or similar item; dental equipment; ophthalmic equipment; or another medical, surgical or veterinary instrument or device?
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Step 4 · Subheading 9018 50 Ophthalmic instruments and appliances, n.e.s. 12 of 13 subheadings under heading 9018
Are the instruments or apparatus optical or non-optical?

This is the catch-all under 9018: it covers what the sibling codes below do not.

Within the parent group, this is for ophthalmological instruments and apparatus not covered by a sibling code naming electrodiagnostic equipment, ultraviolet or infrared medical irradiation apparatus, syringes, needles, catheters, dental equipment, or other medical, surgical or veterinary instruments.

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Export to Norway

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90.18.5000

Other ophthalmic instruments and appliances

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

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Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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