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Pebax Polyisobutylene Elastomer Pellets from Japan

Specialty polyisobutylene elastomer pellets used in medical tubing and seals, meeting 95%+ isobutylene content for HTS 3902.20.5000 classification as 'Other' polyisobutylene in primary forms. These non-crosslinked pellets are processed into flexible medical-grade components.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide biocompatibility certificates for FDA-related imports; ensure pellets qualify as primary forms not parts; segregate medical-grade from industrial to avoid rate differences