Silicone Food-Grade Tubing
Platinum-cured silicone vulcanized rubber tubing used in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing. Meets HTS 4009.11.00.00 for unreinforced vulcanized rubber tubes without fittings. FDA-compliant and temperature resistant from -60°F to 450°F.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as silicone polymer tubing
Pure silicone polymers without vulcanization fall under Chapter 39 plastics
If includes metal fittings or connectors
Fittings change classification from 'without fittings' subcategory
If specifically for laboratory or medical instrument use
Chapter 90 instruments take precedence over Chapter 40 per notes
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA compliance documentation and 3-A sanitary certification records
• Test for platinum vs. peroxide curing to confirm silicone rubber classification
• Declare exact inside/outside diameters for accurate customs valuation
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