Medical Grade Heat-Treated Steel Guidewire Core 1.1mm from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• 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