TPE Flexible Conduit from Japan
Thermoplastic elastomer tubing used as non-metallic conduit for wires. Classified HTS 3917.39.0050 as other plastic flexible tube, excluding rigid or reinforced conduit. TPE as copolymer by predominant units.
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%
Import Tips
• UL listing for conduit use; declare empty/not filled
• Flexible proof vs rigid PVC conduit
• With glands? Becomes 3917.40 fittings