304 Stainless Steel Hypodermic Tubing from Japan
Thin-walled welded stainless steel tubing used in medical needles and syringes, with circular cross-section and wall thickness under 1.65 mm. Classified under HTS 7306.40.1090 as welded stainless steel tube of circular cross section, other than specific excluded types. Meets chapter definition for iron or steel tubes.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Verify stainless steel grade (e.g
• 304/316) via mill test certificates to confirm classification and avoid reclassification to non-stainless headings
• Ensure wall thickness documentation under 1.65 mm; common pitfall is mismeasurement leading to higher-duty thicker wall categories
• For medical end-use, prepare FDA registration docs early to prevent customs holds