Flexible Polyethylene Tubing
Clear, flexible tubing made solely from polyethylene, used for low-pressure fluid transfer in laboratories and aquariums. It falls under HTS 3917.32.0020 as it is an unreinforced tube of polyethylene without fittings or combination with other materials. Ideal for applications requiring chemical resistance and clarity.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made of polymers of ethylene but not pure polyethylene
Polymers where ethylene units do not predominate 95% by weight fall under 'Other polymers of ethylene' per subheading note (a)(4).
If combined with other materials like fabric braid
Reinforced or combined hoses shift to 'Other' subheadings outside pure polyethylene.
If extruded as rigid pipe rather than flexible tubing
Rigid polyethylene pipes for conveyance are classified under Chapter 39 heading for articles for conveyance, not flexible hoses.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify polyethylene purity meets 95% monomer content per Chapter 39 notes to avoid reclassification; ensure no fittings are attached for this subheading
• Provide material test certificates to confirm no reinforcement
Related Products under HTS 3917.32.00.20
Polyethylene Drinking Water Hose
NSF-certified polyethylene hose designed for potable water transfer in RVs and campsites, flexible and unreinforced. Classified in 3917.32.0020 due to its pure polyethylene construction without reinforcements or fittings. Meets FDA standards for food contact.
LDPE Laboratory Transfer Tubing
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) tubing for transferring liquids in lab settings, uncoiled and without reinforcements. It qualifies for HTS 3917.32.0020 as a pure polyethylene hose, flexible and not combined with other materials. Commonly used with peristaltic pumps.
HDPE Air Line Tubing
High-density polyethylene tubing for pneumatic air lines in workshops, flexible and unreinforced. Falls under 3917.32.0020 for polyethylene hoses without fittings or other materials. Durable for low-pressure air delivery.
Polyethylene Garden Soaker Hose
Perforated polyethylene hose for slow watering of garden beds, made entirely of PE without reinforcement. Classified in HTS 3917.32.0020 as an unreinforced tube of polyethylene, without fittings. Allows even water seepage along length.
Medical Grade PE Drainage Tubing
Sterile polyethylene tubing for medical drainage applications, flexible and unreinforced. Meets HTS 3917.32.0020 criteria as pure polyethylene hose without fittings or combinations. Used in post-surgical fluid removal.
Aquarium Air Pump Tubing
Soft polyethylene tubing connecting air pumps to aquarium bubblers, unreinforced and without fittings. Classified under 3917.32.0020 for its polyethylene construction suitable for fish tank aeration. Transparent for monitoring air flow.