Information for ruling 600012349
This section is Advance Tariff Ruling
- Start date
- 06 Feb 2025
- Expiry date
- 05 Feb 2028
- Commodity code
- 9018509000 (opens in new tab)
- Description
- The Corneal Topographer is a medical instrument and is used to precisely map the surface of the human cornea. It helps diagnose and treat various eye conditions such as astigmatism, keratoconus, corneal diseases, and post-surgical complications. It is also used to fit standard contact lenses and specialty lenses like ortho-K lenses, scleral lenses, and hybrid lenses. Corneal Topographer uses Placido rings to project a series of concentric rings onto the cornea. The reflection of these rings is captured by the camera and analysed by the software to create a detailed map of the corneal surface. This map can be displayed in three dimensions and is used for diagnosis and treatment and contact lens design planning. The device is primarily made from high-quality medical-grade materials to ensure durability and precision. It includes components like Placido rings, a high-resolution camera, and advanced software for capturing and analysing corneal images and help design the contact lenses The manufacturing process involves precision engineering to assemble the various components. The Placido rings are carefully calibrated, and the camera system is integrated with the software to ensure accurate measurements. The device undergoes rigorous testing to meet medical standards. The device is typically packaged in a sturdy, protective case to prevent damage during shipping and handling. It includes all necessary accessories, such as cables, calibration tools, and user manuals. The packaging is designed to ensure the device arrives in perfect condition and is ready for immediate use.
- Keywords
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- OPTICAL
- EYES
- CONTACT LENSES
- WITH CAMERA
- MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
- OPHTHALMIC EQUIPMENT
- Justification
- Classification has been determined in accordance with the following: For the purposes of determining the commodity codes within which goods most appropriately fall, reg 3 (1) of The Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 sets out that the rules of interpretation contained in the following have effect – a. Part Two (Goods Classification Table Rules of Interpretation) of the Tariff of the United Kingdom (Reg 3(1)(a)); and b. Notes to a section or chapter of the Goods Classification Table (Reg 3(1)(b)). GIR 1 - Has been used to classify this product by the terms of heading 9018 - Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. GIR 5 (b) - has been used to identify the type of packaging. GIR 6 - Has been used to classify this product by the terms of heading 9018 50 - Other ophthalmic instruments and appliances. 8 Digit Code - 901850 90 - Optical Also Classified in Accordance with: Harmonized System Explanatory Note (HSENs) to Heading 9018 (I) (C) (3)