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Surgical Suture Needle from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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