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Polyamide Surgical Suture Monofil

Sterile nylon monofilament for absorbable sutures, 0.15-0.7mm. Under HTS 5404.19.80.20 as raw polyamide monofil >67 decitex ≤1mm. Pre-sterilization/processing material.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.9%+37.5%44.4%
🇲🇽Mexico6.9%+10.0%16.9%
🇨🇦Canada6.9%+10.0%16.9%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3006.50.00.00Lower: 12.5% vs 44.4%

If sterile finished suture

Assembled sterile medical sutures in Chapter 30.

5402Lower: 20% vs 44.4%

If ultra-fine sutures <67 decitex

Precision thin monofil under 5402.

3916.90.30Lower: 44% vs 44.4%

If plastic medical profile

Non-textile suture material in plastics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ship bulk unsterile; sterile sutures shift to 3006

• FDA docs needed alongside HTS textile cert

• Avoid needle attachment to stay raw monofil

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