Silicone Food-Grade Tubing from Japan
Translucent silicone rubber tubing compliant with FDA standards for food and beverage dispensing. Falls under 3917.32.00 as unreinforced plastic hose without fittings or combinations. Silicone classified as 'other' polymer per subheading 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
• Include FDA compliance certificates and extractables testing for food contact validation
• Ensure declaration specifies 'food-grade' but emphasize unreinforced structure