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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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