Abbott Assurity MRI Pacemaker from China
Abbott's Assurity MRI pacemaker provides single or dual chamber pacing to stimulate heart muscles in patients with conduction disorders, featuring automatic capture management. It qualifies for HTS 9021.50.00.00 as an implantable orthopedic appliance compensating for cardiac defects.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
• Ensure CE marking or equivalent for EU-sourced devices alongside FDA approval
• Declare battery chemistry and expected longevity to facilitate customs valuation
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete sterilization certificates causing quarantine