Plasticized PVC for Medical Tubing Pellets from China

Medical-grade plasticized PVC pellets with non-toxic plasticizers like DEHP alternatives, vinyl chloride >95% polymer content. Classed under HTS 3904.22.00.00 as primary plasticized PVC. Processed into IV bags and catheters.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)

Import Tips

Include USP Class VI certification; declare bioburden levels

Pitfall: Medical device regs (21 CFR) applying if pre-formed