Silicone Food-Grade Tubing from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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