Polyethylene Drinking Straw Tubing from China
Thin-walled polyethylene tubes designed as disposable drinking straws, typically 0.25 inch diameter. Classified in HTS 3917.32.0050 as unreinforced plastic tubes without fittings, fitting the 'Other' category for non-reinforced PE hoses. Not considered household articles under Chapter 39 notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.1%
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
• Confirm PE monomer content exceeds 95% by weight to qualify under polymer classification rules; label as 'food-grade' if applicable with FDA compliance docs; watch for bulk vs retail packaging affecting rates