Rubber Floral Water Tube
A flexible rubber tube with a cap, designed for transporting cut flowers with water to markets. It serves as a container for perishable goods, and its vulcanized rubber construction places it under tariff item 4016.99.90 as other articles of vulcanized rubber.
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 tube is made of plastics
Plastic articles for packing fall under heading 39.26.
If the tube is for use in the manufacture of specified medical products
Specific rubber containers for medical use are classified separately.
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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 tube is not classified as a horticultural article under a different heading
• Ensure the rubber is vulcanized and not hard rubber
• Provide details on the tube's dimensions and closure mechanism for CBSA classification
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