PVC Aquarium Air Tubing from China
Soft polyvinyl chloride tubing for air pumps in aquariums and hydroponics. HTS 3917.39.0020 applies to flexible, non-reinforced PVC hoses unsuitable for pressure applications. Polymer purity confirmed via weight percentage rules.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Label as 'not for potable water' if applicable to avoid FDA issues; test for plasticizer content per 3920.43 note if questioned
• Avoid bulk packaging mimicking rigid pipes