TPE Thermoplastic Elastomer Hose from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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