PVC Vacuum Hose 3/8 Inch

Soft, flexible polyvinyl chloride hose designed for vacuum applications, 3/8 inch inner diameter, unreinforced and without fittings. Falls under HTS 3917.32.0010 as a simple PVC tube not combined with other materials. Used in shop vacs, lab equipment, and light industrial suction.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.1%+35.0%38.1%
🇲🇽Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇨🇦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇩🇪Germany3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇯🇵Japan3.1%+10.0%13.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3917.39.00Same rate: 38.1%

If made from polymers other than PVC, like polyethylene

Chapter 39 notes require classification by predominant monomer; non-PVC plastics go to other subheadings.

8421.39.01Lower: 35% vs 38.1%

If imported as part of a complete vacuum cleaner assembly

Assembled machinery parts may shift to Chapter 84 based on principal function.

3917.22.00Same rate: 38.1%

If reinforced only with paper

Even minimal reinforcement like paper excludes it from the 'not reinforced' category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide FDA compliance docs if for food/pharma contact to avoid detentions

Measure wall thickness; overly rigid profiles may be scrutinized as pipes vs hoses

Avoid bundling with clamps, as it could trigger 'fittings' classification

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