Silicone Food-Grade Hose with Stainless Steel Ends from Germany
Platinum-cured silicone rubber hose for food processing lines, fitted with sanitary stainless steel tri-clamp connectors. Classified in 4009.12.00.50 for vulcanized rubber (silicone qualifies as synthetic rubber) hoses with fittings, unreinforced.
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 certification for food contact; required for U.S. entry under rubber regulations
• Specify silicone as vulcanized synthetic rubber in invoices to match Chapter 40 synthetic rubber definition