316LVM Stainless Steel Implant Tubing 1.8mm OD

Vacuum-melted 316LVM stainless steel seamless cold-drawn tubing at 1.8 mm OD for surgical implants and guidewires. Classified in HTS 7304.41.30.45 for small-diameter cold-formed stainless tubes of circular section. Meets iron/steel seamless definition excluding cast iron.

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.

9021.90Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If for orthopedic appliances or fracture appliances

Tubes adapted for orthopedic use are classified as parts of medical appliances under Chapter 90.

7306.30.10Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If welded stainless steel construction

Welded tubes, even cold-formed, go to heading 7306 for other welded stainless pipes.

7304.49.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If of other alloy steel, not stainless

Material change from stainless to other alloys shifts within 7304 but different subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify vacuum melting process for implant grade; declare exact alloy to match stainless duties

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