Polystyrene Rigid Straw Tubes
Rigid polystyrene tubes less than 200 mm, used as industrial straws or sample transport in labs. HTS 3917.29.00.50 applies to rigid tubes of styrene polymers as 'other plastics'.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If polyethylene-based rigid straws
Ethylene polymers classify specifically in 3917.21.
If coated with paper for consumer packaging
Paper-apparelled plastic tubes may principal material shift to Chapter 48.
If articles for packaging/transport of goods
Tube-shaped plastic packaging classifies in 3923, not 3917 tubes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify rigidity and polystyrene content (>95% styrene monomer) via material specs
• Distinguish from flexible plastic straws in 3917.3x by wall thickness tests
• Package separately from paper/plant-based to avoid GRI 3 set rules
Related Products under HTS 3917.29.00.50
Acrylic Rigid Tubing Cutoffs
Polymethyl methacrylate (acrylic) rigid tubing pieces less than 200 mm long, used in aquariums, displays, and lab equipment. Falls under HTS 3917.29.00.50 for rigid tubes of other plastics, distinguished by predominant monomer unit per subheading notes.
Nylon Rigid Capillary Tubes
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.
Polypropylene Short Rigid Pipes
Wait, no—PP is 3917.22. But for copolymer blends where PP <95%, short rigid polypropylene-blend pipes <200 mm for chemical transport. Fits 3917.29.00.50 per note (a)(4) predominant monomer rule.
Rigid Fluoropolymer Tubes
Rigid PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) tubes <200 mm for corrosive chemical handling. HTS 3917.29.00.50 as rigid tubes of other plastics (fluoropolymers).
ASA Rigid Plumbing Stubs
Acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate (ASA) copolymer rigid stubs <200 mm for outdoor plumbing. 3917.29.00.50 for rigid other plastics copolymers.
Rigid SAN Test Tubes
Styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) rigid open tubes <200 mm for lab testing. Classed 3917.29.00.50 rigid other plastics.