Medical Grade HMWPE Resin MG-1480 for Orthopedic Devices from China
MG-1480 HMWPE resin with relative viscosity 1.52, specific gravity 0.928, sterilized primary pellets for orthopedic implant production. Classified 3901.10.1000 as high-viscosity polyethylene meeting Chapter 39 primary polymer definitions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include FDA registration if for medical devices; provide biocompatibility certificates; segregate medical grade from industrial to preserve purity claims