Silicone Food-Grade Hose with Stainless Steel Ends from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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