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PVC Homopolymer Powder for Medical Tubing from Japan

High-purity PVC homopolymer powder grade optimized for medical-grade tubing and blood bags. It qualifies for HTS 3904.10.00.00 as unmixed polyvinyl chloride with vinyl chloride monomers comprising over 95% by weight. Meets stringent biocompatibility standards without plasticizer contamination.

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 FDA compliance certificates and biocompatibility test results; pitfall is failing USP Class VI testing documentation

• Segregate from industrial grades during shipping to avoid cross-contamination claims

• Declare exact K-value and molecular weight for CBP verification