Polyethylene Drinking Straw Tubing from Japan
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 — 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
• 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