3917.32.00/TPE Thermoplastic Elastomer Hose/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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