Medical Grade PE Drainage Tubing
Sterile polyethylene tubing for medical drainage applications, flexible and unreinforced. It is used in post-surgical fluid removal and is made purely of polyethylene without fittings or combinations, qualifying under tariff item 3917.32.90.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tubing is made of a polymer listed in that item, such as polyurethane
This item covers tubes of specific polymers other than polyethylene.
If the tubing is part of a medical instrument or appliance
Medical devices and their parts may fall under Chapter 90.
If the tubing is shaped into a specific medical article, such as a catheter
Finished medical articles of plastics may be classified under heading 39.26.
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
• Ensure the tubing is sterile and packaged appropriately for medical use, as this may affect CBSA inspection
• Provide certificates of analysis or sterilization records if requested
• Verify that the tubing is not considered a medical device requiring Health Canada approval
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