PVC Flexible Hose with Brass Fittings from China
A clear polyvinyl chloride (PVC) hose featuring attached brass barbed fittings at both ends, designed for water transfer in garden or agricultural applications. It falls under HTS 3917.33.00.00 as an unreinforced plastic hose with fittings, meeting the US note requirement for free duty under 'C' program. The hose remains flexible without any reinforcing materials like fabric or wire.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify fittings are securely attached prior to import, as the Free (C) duty rate applies only to tubes, pipes, and hoses with fittings per US note to heading 3917
• Provide detailed invoices specifying polymer type (e.g
• PVC) and confirming no reinforcement to avoid reclassification