Seamless Alloy Steel Hypodermic Tubing from Japan
Precision seamless tubes of alloy steel with outside diameter under 38.1 mm, used in manufacturing hypodermic needles for medical syringes. Classified under HTS 7304.59.80.10 due to seamless construction, circular cross-section, alloy steel material, and small diameter specification. These tubes meet the chapter definition of seamless hollow profiles.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide mill test certificates confirming seamless production and alloy composition to avoid misclassification as welded; ensure diameter measurements are documented; check for medical device regulations if end-use is hypodermic needles