Surgical Suture Needle from China
A curved stainless steel needle designed for passing suture material through tissue during surgical procedures. It falls under HTS 9018.32.00.00 as a needle for sutures made of tubular metal. Precision-crafted for minimal tissue trauma in wound closure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
110%
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
9903.91.03100%Except as provided in heading 9903.91.10, effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (d) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require FDA 510(k) clearance documentation for surgical needles
• Verify stainless steel composition meets ASTM F899 standards
• Include sterilization method (EO or gamma) on commercial invoice