Polyethylene Irrigation Drip Tubing from China
Thin-walled polyethylene tubing designed for drip irrigation systems in agriculture, delivering water directly to plant roots. Classified under HTS 3917.32.00 as unreinforced plastic tubing without fittings or combinations. Meets polymer predominance rules for polyethylene.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include lab test reports confirming no reinforcement and predominant polyethylene content over 95%
• Label shipments clearly as 'without fittings' to prevent reclassification during customs inspection
• Watch for bulk packaging pitfalls; ensure not declared as sets with connectors