Coir Fiber Textile Hose
This is a flexible textile hose braided from coir (coconut husk) fibres, designed for drainage and irrigation applications. It may include an optional armour layer for added durability. It is classified under this tariff item as textile hosepiping made of vegetable fibres, other than fire hose.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the hose is specifically designed and certified as fire hose
Fire hose is a distinct subheading under the same tariff heading.
If the hose is made entirely of plastics or the textile is merely reinforcing
Plastic hoses or textile-reinforced plastic hoses may fall under Chapter 39.
If the product is sold as twine or cordage rather than hosepiping
Coir yarn or cordage of vegetable fibres is classified under heading 56.07.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the hose is not constructed as fire hose, which falls under a separate tariff item
• Verify the fibre content is predominantly coir and declare it accurately to the CBSA
• Consider whether any plastic lining changes the classification under Chapter 39
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