Food-Grade Silicone Hose with Tri-Clamp Fittings from Japan
Platinum-cured silicone rubber tubing reinforced with fiberglass braid, fitted with 316 stainless steel tri-clamp sanitary fittings for dairy/pharma transfer. HTS 4009.42.00 due to vulcanized rubber base with other material reinforcement and fittings.
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
• FDA 177.2600 certification and lot traceability mandatory
• Cleanroom packing required; contamination flags FDA detainment
• Declare exact cure type (platinum vs. peroxide) for material verification