Polyester Surgical Suture Monofilament from China
Sterile polyester monofilament for medical sutures, 67+ decitex, <1 mm cross-section for wound closure. Classified under HTS 5404.19.80.40 as bulk polyester monofilament prior to final processing. High tensile strength for surgical use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA 510(k) clearance docs; bulk monofil may need separate import filing
• Certify biocompatibility and decitex to maintain 5404 classification
• Avoid pre-needling; finished sutures shift to medical device codes