TPE Thermoplastic Elastomer Hose from Canada
Medical-grade TPE tubing combining rubber-like flexibility with plastic processing. Unreinforced under 3917.32.00, no fittings; multi-block copolymer by predominant units. USP Class VI compliant.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• USP/biocompatibility certificates mandatory for TPE medical claims
• Prove thermoplastic vs thermoset to stay in plastics chapter
• Avoid 'rubber-like' descriptors triggering Chapter 40 review