Steel-Reinforced Polyethylene Water Hose from Japan
A flexible polyethylene hose reinforced with embedded steel wire helix for enhanced pressure resistance and kink prevention. Classified under HTS 3917.39.00.10 because it is a plastic tube reinforced with metal, designed for conveying liquids like water in garden or industrial applications. The steel reinforcement provides structural integrity beyond standard plastic hoses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the metal reinforcement type and coverage meets 'reinforced with metal' criteria; provide lab tests confirming plastic as primary material
• Ensure no attached fittings to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: undervaluing steel content affects duty calculation