TPE Thermoplastic Elastomer Hose from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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