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304 Stainless Steel Hypodermic Tubing

Thin-walled welded stainless steel tubing with more than 0.5% nickel, used in medical needles and syringes. It features a circular cross-section and wall thickness under 1.65 mm, fitting 7306.40.1015 due to its welded construction and nickel content. This tubing is essential for precision medical applications requiring corrosion resistance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽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.

7304.41.30Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If seamless rather than welded

Seamless stainless steel tubes fall under Chapter 73 heading 7304 for seamless pipes.

9018.39.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as finished hypodermic needles

Assembled medical needles are classified by function in Chapter 90, not as raw tubing.

7306.40.50Same rate: 35%

If wall thickness 1.65 mm or greater

Thicker-walled welded stainless tubes move to subheadings for heavier gauges.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify nickel content certification via material test reports to confirm classification under 7306.40.1015

For medical use, ensure FDA compliance and provide end-use documentation to avoid reclassification