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Hostaflon PTFE Standard Powder

Hostaflon standard viscosity PTFE powder for ram extrusion of rods and tubes. Classified 3904.61.00.90 as other primary form PTFE per Chapter 39 polymer notes. Free-flowing powder grade.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.8%+37.5%43.3%
🇲🇽Mexico5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇨🇦Canada5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3917.39.00Lower: 40.6% vs 43.3%

If pre-extruded into flexible tubes

Tubes/pipes of plastics move to heading 3917.

3904Same rate: 43.3%

If PVF (polyvinyl fluoride) instead of PTFE

Different fluoropolymers have specific subheadings.

3920.10.00Lower: 41.7% vs 43.3%

If formed into rigid non-cellular plates >38.1cm width

Finished polymer plates/sheets per US note limitations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include bulk density (e.g

• 480 kg/m³) and flow specs for extrusion grade verification

• Package in anti-static moisture-proof bags; declare to prevent damage claims

• Avoid 'tube feedstock' description risking 3917 classification