SJM St. Jude Medical Merit II Pacemaker from China
St. Jude Medical Merit II pacemaker stimulates heart muscles with adaptive rate response for exercise-induced bradycardia. HTS 9021.50.00.00 applies to this finished orthopedic implant compensating for heart rhythm disabilities.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include biocompatibility test results per ISO 10993 standards
• File FDA import alerts check prior to shipment to preempt refusals
• Separate leads/accessories to maintain 9021.50 classification