PVC Clear Flexible Tubing from China
Transparent polyvinyl chloride tubing used for fluid transfer in laboratories and aquariums. Classified under HTS 3917.39.0020 as it is a flexible hose of PVC without fittings, not rigid piping. Meets Chapter 39 subheading notes for PVC polymers where PVC predominates by weight.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify PVC content exceeds 95% by weight per subheading note (a)(1) to avoid reclassification; ensure no attached fittings as those qualify for Free (C) under heading 3917 US note
• Provide material test reports to confirm polymer composition