Flexible PVC Clear Tubing from Japan

Clear, flexible tubing made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) used for fluid transfer in laboratories and aquariums. It falls under HTS 3917.32.00 as it is a simple plastic tube, not reinforced, not combined with other materials, and without any fittings. The polymer content meets the criteria for PVC classification per chapter notes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

13.1%

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

Import Tips

Verify PVC monomer content exceeds 95% by weight to confirm classification under 3917.32 per subheading notes

Provide material safety data sheets (MSDS) to prove absence of reinforcements or other materials

Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring with fittings, which shifts to 3917.40 and incurs different duties

Flexible PVC Clear Tubing from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3917.32.00