Aquarium Air Tubing PVC 3/16 Inch
Soft, clear polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tubing designed for aquarium air pumps and bubblers, with a 3/16 inch inner diameter. It is unreinforced, has no fittings, and is not combined with other materials, making it classifiable under tariff item 3917.32.90 as 'Other' tubes of plastics.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
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 tubing is made of polymers of heading 39.04 other than PVC, such as polyvinylidene chloride
This sibling item covers specific polymers of heading 39.04, excluding PVC, and may apply if the material differs.
If the tubing is reinforced or combined with other materials
Reinforced or combined tubes are classified under a different subheading within heading 39.17.
If the tubing is cut to length and fitted with connectors for a specific aquarium application
Finished articles with fittings may fall under other articles of plastics in Chapter 39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the tubing is clearly identified as unreinforced PVC without fittings to support classification under 3917.32.90
• Keep supplier documentation showing the polymer composition (PVC) and absence of reinforcements
• Verify whether the goods qualify for preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement by providing a valid certificate of origin
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