High-Impact MBS Copolymer for Medical PVC from Japan
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 — 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
• 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