Polyethylene Irrigation Drip Tubing from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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