Medical Grade Heat-Treated Steel Guidewire Core 1.1mm

Precision heat-treated nonalloy steel core wire (<0.25% C), 1.1mm diameter, for catheter guidewire manufacturing. Uncoated round wire with specific heat treatment for torque transmission. Classifies under 7217.10.4045 before further medical device assembly.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

9018.39Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If fully assembled catheter/guidewire

Complete medical devices classify under Chapter 90 medical instruments.

7222.30Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If stainless steel medical wire

Stainless compositions for medical use fall under stainless steel provisions.

3006.92Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If pre-sterilized for medical use

Sterile medical wire preparations classify as pharmaceutical articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Clearly mark as 'raw material for further manufacturing' to avoid medical device classification

Include biocompatibility statements even for raw wire used in medical applications

Maintain strict diameter tolerance documentation for precision medical applications

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