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Silicone Food-Grade Tubing from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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