PVC Braided Pressure Hose from Germany
High-pressure polyvinyl chloride hose with external braid for industrial water delivery. Falls under 3917.39.0020 as an unreinforced PVC hose (braiding not considered fitting). Excludes rigid pipes; purely flexible PVC construction.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Distinguish braiding from 'fittings'—no duty-free if unattached; declare exact inside diameter for statistical reporting
• Watch for copolymer blends risking reclass to 3917.40