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Finger

A finger is a digit of the hand, extending beyond the metacarpophalangeal joints. Humans typically possess five fingers on each hand – a thumb and four fingers (index, middle, ring, and little finger).

Material Composition:

Fingers are composed of bone, primarily phalanges (distal, middle, and proximal), connected by joints. These bones are covered by skin, containing a network of nerves, blood vessels, and specialized structures like fingerprints. The underlying structure also includes muscles, tendons, and ligaments enabling movement and flexibility.

Purpose & Function:

The primary functions of fingers include:

• Grasping & Manipulation: Essential for holding objects, performing delicate tasks, and interacting with the environment.
• Tactile Sensing: Fingers are highly sensitive due to a high concentration of mechanoreceptors, allowing for the perception of texture, pressure, temperature, and pain.
• Communication: Fingers are used in gestures, sign language, and non-verbal communication.
• Expression: Finger movements can convey emotions and intentions.

Usage Scenarios:

Fingers are utilized in a vast array of activities, including:

• Daily Tasks: Eating, writing, typing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Work & Professions: Surgery, music (playing instruments), art, manufacturing, computer operation, and countless others.
• Recreation: Sports (e.g., piano, guitar, basketball, climbing), crafting, and gaming.

Common Types/Anatomy:

• Thumb: Opposable, enabling precision grip and manipulation.
• Index Finger: Often used for pointing and precise actions.
• Middle Finger: Provides strength and balance.
• Ring Finger: Traditionally associated with wearing rings.
• Little Finger (Pinky): Contributes to grip strength and hand stability.
• Phalanges: The bones within each finger (distal, middle, proximal).
• Knuckles: The joints between the phalanges.
• Fingerprints: Unique patterns of ridges on the fingertips, used for identification.

Based on the provided reference material, the following HS codes are relevant to “finger”:

• 8214909000: This HS code falls under Chapter 82, which covers “Articles of cutlery (for example, hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, chopping or mincing knives, paper knives); manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files); base metal parts thereof.” Specifically, it covers “Other: Other (including parts)”. This would include finger cots as a part of manicure or pedicure instruments. The tax rate details are: Basic duty: 1.4¢ each + 3.2%, Additional duty: 0.0%, Duty after 2025.4.2: 30.0%, Total tax rate: 1.4¢ each + 3.2% + 30.0%.
• 3924900500: This HS code is under Chapter 39, covering “Plastics and articles thereof”. It specifically refers to “Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Other: Nursing nipples and finger cots”. The tax rate details are: Basic duty: 3.1%, Additional duty: 7.5%, Duty after 2025.4.2: 30.0%, Total tax rate: 40.6%.

Regarding HS code 3924900500, please note that the goods are specifically defined as “Nursing nipples and finger cots” and are made of plastics.