PU Pneumatic Air Hose 3/8 Inch

Unreinforced polyurethane (PU) flexible hose for pneumatic tools and air lines, 3/8 inch inner diameter, without end fittings. It qualifies for HTS 3917.32.0050 as an 'Other' plastic tube not reinforced or combined with other materials. PU is classified by predominant monomer under Chapter 39 rules.

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.

3917.33.00Same rate: 38.1%

If combined with rubber or elastomers

Hoses combined with other materials like rubber classify under 3917.33, not pure plastic unreinforced.

4009.42.00Lower: 20% vs 38.1%

If predominantly rubber composition

Rubber hoses without hard rubber fall under Chapter 40, changing heading if polymer blend predominates rubber.

3917.40.00Higher: 40.3% vs 38.1%

If imported with attached plastic fittings

US note for 3917 specifies free rates only for tubes with fittings under certain conditions, but adds fittings moves out of without-fittings subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include chemical analysis showing PU monomer dominance; declare pressure ratings accurately to prevent safety rejections; bulk import requires proper coiling/packaging certification

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