Silicone Food-Grade Tubing from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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