Seamless Alloy Steel Hypodermic Tubing from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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