Medical Grade 304V Stainless Surgical Wire from Mexico
Vacuum-melted 304V stainless steel wire, 0.5 mm diameter, for sternal closure and orthopedic sutures in surgical applications. Fits HTS 7223.00.90.00 as other stainless wire not meeting tool steel or other specialized definitions in notes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Include biocompatibility certifications (ISO 10993) and exact alloy specs to justify medical but non-specialty steel classification
• Document sterile packaging separately; wire itself must not be 'further worked' like coated
• Monitor for low-carbon variants that might qualify as razor blade steel if dimensions match note (d)