LDPE Low-Density Polyethylene Lab Tubing
Soft tubing made from low-density polyethylene (LDPE), a polymer of heading 39.01. It is unreinforced, without fittings, and used for laboratory liquid transfer. The ethylene polymer meets the 95% monomer rule for classification under this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tubing is made of a polymer not specified in this tariff item.
The 'Other' item covers unreinforced tubes of other plastics.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the tubing is made of LDPE with at least 95% ethylene monomer content
• Ensure it is unreinforced and without fittings
• Keep documentation showing the polymer composition for CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 3917.32.10
ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Tubing
Tubing made from acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymer, a polymer of heading 39.02. It is unreinforced, without fittings, and used for fluid lines in automotive and appliance applications. The copolymer is classified by its predominant monomer units according to the chapter notes.
Acetal Copolymer Tubing
Tubing made from acetal copolymer (POM), a polymer of heading 39.07. It is unreinforced, without fittings, and used for precision fluid handling in machinery. The copolymer is classified by its predominant formaldehyde units per the chapter notes.
EVA Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Tubing
Flexible tubing made from ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer, a polymer of heading 39.01. It is unreinforced, without fittings, and used in medical and packaging applications. The copolymer is classified by its predominant ethylene units per the chapter notes.
Fluoropolymer PTFE Tubing
High-purity tubing made from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), a polymer of heading 39.04. It is unreinforced, without fittings, and used in chemical processing and high-temperature applications. PTFE is classified as a polymer of tetrafluoroethylene, but this tariff item excludes polymers of tetrafluoroethylene, so it falls under the 'Other' item.
Nylon Pneumatic Air Hose
Unreinforced tubing made from nylon (polyamide), a polymer of heading 39.08. It is without fittings and used for low-pressure pneumatic applications. Nylon is classified under this tariff item as a polymer of heading 39.08, which is included.
PBT Polybutylene Terephthalate Tubing
Engineering tubing made from polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), a polymer of heading 39.07. It is unreinforced, without fittings, and used for electrical insulation and hot water lines. PBT is classified under this tariff item as a polymer of heading 39.07.