Flexible Polyethylene Tubing from Japan
Clear, flexible tubing made solely from polyethylene, used for low-pressure fluid transfer in laboratories and aquariums. It falls under HTS 3917.32.0020 as it is an unreinforced tube of polyethylene without fittings or combination with other materials. Ideal for applications requiring chemical resistance and clarity.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify polyethylene purity meets 95% monomer content per Chapter 39 notes to avoid reclassification; ensure no fittings are attached for this subheading
• Provide material test certificates to confirm no reinforcement