Medical Equipment Copper Patient Lead Wires from China

Thin insulated copper wires with ECG snap connectors for patient monitoring leads. Classified HTS 8544.49.30 as copper conductors ≤1,000V (connectors notwithstanding). Meets medical electrical safety standards.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

Include IEC 60601-1 medical electrical equipment safety certification

Specify patient-contact insulation materials and biocompatibility testing

Distinguish from complete monitoring systems (9018.19)