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Fluoropolymer PTFE Tubing from Japan

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tubing for laboratory and chemical processing due to high chemical resistance. Classifies in HTS 3917.39.00 as other small-diameter plastic tubes.

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

• Provide FTIR analysis confirming PTFE >95% per polymer note (a)(1)

• Declare ID/OD precisely for tubing vs hose distinction

• REACH compliance docs needed for fluoropolymers