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High-Impact MBS Copolymer for Medical PVC from Germany

Phthalate-free MBS copolymer pellets optimized for medical-grade PVC applications, with verified 95%+ named comonomer content. Falls squarely under HTS 3903.90.1000 as named styrene copolymer in primary form. Provides clarity and impact resistance for IV bags and tubing.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include USP Class VI or ISO 10993 biocompatibility certificates; coordinate with FDA prior notice requirements

• Pitfall: medical claims trigger stricter CBP scrutiny - declare as industrial resin only