Steel-Reinforced Polyethylene Water Hose from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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