Polyester Surgical Suture Monofilament 0.7mm from China
Sterile polyester monofilament suture thread, 0.7mm diameter (70 decitex), used for wound closure in medical procedures. Falls under HTS 5404.19.80 as other synthetic monofilaments >67 decitex, ≤1mm cross-section. Distinguished by its biocompatibility and strength.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Pair with FDA 510(k) clearance docs; declare as medical device component under textile HTS
• Specify USP size and sterility to differentiate from industrial cord
• Avoid bulk import without end-use letters to prevent industrial reclassification