Clear PVC Tubing 1/4 Inch ID
Flexible, transparent tubing made solely from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), with 1/4 inch inner diameter and 3/8 inch outer diameter, supplied in coils without any fittings or reinforcement. Classified under HTS 3917.32.0010 as it is an unreinforced PVC tube not combined with other materials. Ideal for low-pressure fluid transfer in laboratories and aquariums.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported with attached fittings like couplings or elbows
Tubes with fittings fall under 3917.40 per US note for heading 3917, regardless of material.
If reinforced with polyester mesh or fabric
Reinforcement or combination with other materials moves it out of the 'not reinforced' subheading.
If made primarily from vulcanized rubber instead of PVC
Rubber tubes, even flexible ones, are classified in Chapter 40, not plastics in Chapter 39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify PVC composition via material certification to meet 95%+ monomer requirement per Chapter 39 notes
• Import without fittings to avoid reclassification under 3917.40; declare as coils or straight lengths
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