PVC Fuel Line Hose
Ethanol-resistant polyvinyl chloride hose for small engine fuel lines. It is flexible and meets the 95% PVC polymer threshold, fitting the tariff item for other tubes, pipes, and hoses 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 hose is reinforced with textile or metal braid
This subheading covers flexible tubes, pipes, and hoses of plastics, reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings.
If the hose is made of vulcanised rubber
Tubes, pipes, and hoses of vulcanised rubber, reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings, may apply if rubber is the primary material.
If the hose is imported as a part of a motor vehicle
Other parts and accessories of motor vehicles may apply if the hose is a component of a vehicle.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the hose is not reinforced, as fuel lines with braided reinforcement fall under a different subheading
• Ensure the PVC polymer content is at least 95% to meet subheading note requirements
• Provide safety data sheets to demonstrate ethanol resistance for customs review
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