Surgical Suture Needle from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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