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Wooden Tongue Depressors Sterile from Mexico

Sterile 6-inch wooden tongue depressors for medical examinations, directly under HTS 4421.99.60.00 as listed small wares of wood. Made from smooth poplar wood, individually wrapped for hygiene.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

15.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include FDA establishment registration and sterilization validation documents

• Avoid medical device classification by not claiming diagnostic functions

• Use heat-treated wood to meet ISPM 15 fumigation standards