High-Pressure Nylon Fuel Line Hose from China
A flexible nylon-reinforced hose designed for automotive fuel delivery systems, capable of withstanding a minimum burst pressure of 27.6 MPa. It falls under HTS 3917.31.00.00 due to its flexible plastic construction and high-pressure rating, distinguishing it from lower-pressure hoses in other subheadings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Verify burst pressure certification through testing to confirm classification under 3917.31; lower pressure shifts to 3917.39
• Provide material composition docs showing predominant polymer (e.g
• polyamide >95%) per Chapter 39 notes
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as rigid tubing, which falls under 3917.29