Titanium Wire Reinforced Medical Gas Tubing
Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) tubing reinforced with titanium wire, designed for medical oxygen delivery. The titanium wire provides structural integrity and biocompatibility, while the PEEK offers high-temperature resistance, classifying it under tariff item 3917.39.90 as a metal-reinforced plastic tube.
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 supplied with luer lock or other medical fittings
Tubes with fittings are classified under this subheading.
If the tubing is part of a complete medical gas delivery system
Ozone therapy, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus are classified under Chapter 90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide documentation showing the PEEK material is biocompatible and meets Health Canada medical device standards
• Confirm that the titanium wire is an integral reinforcement, not a separate component
• Ensure the tubing is declared as a medical device component, which may require a Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL)
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