Polyamide Surgical Suture Monofil from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ship bulk unsterile; sterile sutures shift to 3006
• FDA docs needed alongside HTS textile cert
• Avoid needle attachment to stay raw monofil