Aluminum Foil Laminated Polypropylene Air Duct Hose

Flexible polypropylene hose laminated with aluminum foil and steel wire helix for HVAC ventilation. Classified in HTS 3917.39.00.10 for metal-reinforced plastic hoses used in air conveyance systems. The metal provides shape retention and pressure handling.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.1%+35.0%38.1%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3.1%+10.0%13.1%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3.1%+10.0%13.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3917.39.00Same rate: 38.1%

If without metal reinforcement

Lacks metal helix, placing it in non-reinforced plastic tubing category.

7608.20.00Higher: 40.7% vs 38.1%

If aluminum predominant over plastic

If aluminum foil/layer exceeds plastic by weight, shifts to aluminum tubes.

3921.90Lower: 14.8% vs 38.1%

If rigid sections over 38cm width

Exceeds size limits for Free (B) rate but may fit plates/sheets if not tubular.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Certify flame retardancy for building code compliance

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