Medical Grade Microporous PE Filter Film

Sterilizable microporous polyethylene film for medical air filters and venting membranes, with pore sizes 0.1-1 micron. It qualifies for HTS 3921.19.0010 as a cellular microporous sheet of polyethylene plastic.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 41.5%

If cut to shape and mounted as complete filter

Fabricated articles of plastic not elsewhere specified, like assembled filter cartridges.

8421.39.01Lower: 35% vs 41.5%

If imported as part of complete air filter device

Filter media integral to functioning filtration machinery classified by apparatus function.

3920.10.00.00Lower: 39.2% vs 41.5%

If ethylene copolymer <95% polyethylene content

Per subheading note (a)(4), predominating monomer determines non-'polyethylene' classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Comply with FDA import requirements; provide biocompatibility test results and sterilization validation

Label with exact polymer composition to meet subheading note (a)(1) 95% monomer threshold

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