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Nylon Rigid Capillary Tubes from Japan

Rigid polyamide-6 (nylon) capillary tubes <200 mm for medical fluid transfer and instrumentation. Classified 3917.29.00.50 for rigid tubes of other plastics like polyamides.

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

• Comply with FDA regs for medical use; include sterilization certs

• Specify inner diameter and rigidity to differentiate from hoses

• Avoid chemical modification claims; unmodified nylon stays specific