HDPE Rigid Conduit Pipe
HDPE rigid conduit pipe is a rigid tube made from high-density polyethylene, an ethylene polymer, used to protect underground electrical wiring. It is a rigid pipe of plastics, not flexible, and its composition (95% or more ethylene) aligns with tariff item 3917.21.00. The pipe is not a machine or electrical appliance, so it is not excluded by Chapter 39 notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the conduit is flexible and not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials
Flexible tubes and pipes of plastics are classified separately from rigid ones.
If the conduit is fitted with fittings or is part of an electrical installation
Insulating fittings for electrical purposes are classified in Chapter 85.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the conduit is rigid and not flexible, as flexible conduit may fall under a different tariff item
• Provide technical datasheets showing HDPE composition and rigidity to CBSA
• Check if the conduit requires certification under Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) for import
Related Products under Tariff item 3917.21.00
Corrugated Rigid HDPE Culvert Pipe
Corrugated rigid HDPE culvert pipe is a large-diameter tube made from high-density polyethylene, an ethylene polymer. It is rigid, designed for underground stormwater management and highway drainage, and meets the definition of tubes, pipes, and hoses of heading 39.17. Its ethylene polymer composition (95% or more by weight) places it under tariff item 3917.21.00.
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