| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8308909000 | Doc | 57.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8308903000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8306100000 | Doc | 35.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8306290000 | Doc | 30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7308903000 | Doc | 80.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7308906000 | Doc | 80.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7326908605 | Doc | 82.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7326908630 | Doc | 82.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Fixed braces, commonly known as traditional braces, are a type of orthodontic treatment used to straighten teeth. They consist of three main components: brackets, wires, and elastic bands (ligatures).
Material:
- Brackets: Traditionally made of stainless steel, but can also be ceramic (tooth-colored) or titanium. Stainless steel brackets are the most common and least expensive. Ceramic brackets are more aesthetically pleasing but can be more brittle. Titanium brackets are lighter and potentially more comfortable.
- Wires: Typically made of nickel-titanium alloy. Different thicknesses and shapes of wires are used throughout treatment to gradually move teeth.
- Ligatures: These are small elastic bands that hold the wires to the brackets. They come in a variety of colors, and can also be tooth-colored. Self-ligating braces use clips instead of elastic bands to hold the wires in place.
Purpose:
The primary purpose of fixed braces is to correct malocclusion – misalignment of teeth. This includes:
- Crowding: Correcting overlapping teeth.
- Spacing: Closing gaps between teeth.
- Overbite: Reducing the protrusion of upper teeth over lower teeth.
- Underbite: Correcting when lower teeth protrude beyond upper teeth.
- Crossbite: Correcting when some upper teeth bite inside lower teeth.
- Open bite: Correcting when front teeth do not meet when biting down.
Function:
Fixed braces work by applying constant, gentle pressure to teeth over a period of time. The wires act as a track to guide teeth into their desired positions. The pressure from the wires causes bone remodeling, allowing teeth to move.
Usage Scenarios:
Fixed braces are suitable for a wide range of orthodontic cases, from mild to severe. They are often recommended for:
- Adolescents: During the mixed or permanent dentition stages.
- Adults: Increasingly common, although treatment may take longer.
- Complex cases: Requiring significant tooth movement or correction of bite issues.
Common Types:
- Traditional Braces: Stainless steel brackets bonded to the front of teeth with elastic ligatures.
- Ceramic Braces: Similar to traditional braces, but with tooth-colored brackets for a more discreet appearance.
- Self-Ligating Braces: Brackets have built-in clips to hold the wires, reducing friction and potentially shortening treatment time.
- Lingual Braces: Brackets are bonded to the inside of teeth, making them invisible. More complex to fit and adjust.
- Mini-Braces: Smaller brackets that require less tooth enamel to be removed. Often used in conjunction with other orthodontic techniques.
Fixed braces are clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets and the like, of base metal, used for clothing or clothing accessories. Based on the provided reference material, the following HS codes may be relevant:
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8308909000: This HS code covers clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets and the like, of base metal, of a kind used for clothing or clothing accessories, footwear, jewelry, wrist watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods or saddlery or for other made up articles; tubular or bifurcated rivets, of base metal; beads and spangles, of base metal: Other, including parts: Other. This is a broad category encompassing various metal fixings.
- 83: Chapter 83 – Miscellaneous manufactured articles of base metal.
- 08: Heading 8308 – Miscellaneous articles of base metal.
- 90: Subheading 830890 – Other, including parts.
- 9000: Further specification – Other. The total tax rate is 57.7% (basic tariff 2.7%, additional tariff 25.0%, additional tariff 30% after 2025.4.2).
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8308903000: This HS code specifically covers clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets and the like, of base metal, of a kind used for clothing or clothing accessories, footwear, jewelry, wrist watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods or saddlery or for other made up articles; tubular or bifurcated rivets, of base metal; beads and spangles, of base metal: Other, including parts: Beads and spangles of base metal.
- 83: Chapter 83 – Miscellaneous manufactured articles of base metal.
- 08: Heading 8308 – Miscellaneous articles of base metal.
- 90: Subheading 830890 – Other, including parts.
- 3000: Further specification – Beads and spangles of base metal. The total tax rate is 55.0% (additional tariff 25.0%, additional tariff 30% after 2025.4.2).
It is important to note that the applicable tax rates are subject to change, particularly after April 2, 2025, when additional tariffs may increase to 30%.