Abbott Assurity MRI Pacemaker from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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