PVC Clear Flexible Tubing 1/4 Inch ID
A flexible tube made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), with 1/4 inch inner diameter, used for fluid transfer in laboratory and aquarium applications. It falls under HTS 3917.32.0050 as it is an unreinforced plastic tube without fittings, not combined with other materials. The 'Other' subheading covers such PVC tubing not specified elsewhere.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If reinforced with metal
Tubes combined with metal fittings or reinforcement shift to 3917.31, as they are no longer 'not reinforced or combined'.
If made from other polymers like nylon
Non-PVC polymers like polyamide classify under 3917.39 'Other' based on predominant monomer unit per subheading notes.
If sold as articles for specific end-use like dispensers
Finished plastic articles of PVC not resembling tubes/pipes fall under Chapter 39 heading 3923 for transport/storage containers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify PVC composition meets 95% monomer content per Chapter 39 notes to avoid reclassification; ensure no reinforcement to stay in 3917.32; provide material test reports for CBP review
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