Stainless Steel Welded Hypodermic Tubing 16 Gauge

Precision welded 304 stainless steel tubing, 16 gauge (0.065 inch OD, 0.006-0.012 inch wall), used in medical devices. Fits HTS 7306.40.10 as welded, circular cross-section stainless tube with thin walls <1.65 mm. Essential for needles and catheters.

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.

7304.39.00Same rate: 35%

If seamless hypodermic grade

Seamless precision tubes for medical use fall under 7304.39 cold-drawn seamless category.

9018.39.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If further processed into medical needles

Finished hypodermic needles are instruments under Chapter 90, not raw tubes.

7306.90.10Same rate: 35%

If non-round like oval profile

Non-circular hypodermic profiles are other hollow profiles in 7306.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Comply with 21 CFR FDA regs; include biocompatibility test results for medical classification

Measure and document wall thickness precisely, as hypodermic tubing is often ultra-thin

Avoid bundling with fittings, which could classify as sets under different headings

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