TPE Thermoplastic Elastomer Hose from Japan
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 — 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
• 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