Clear PVC Vacuum Hose
Transparent polyvinyl chloride hose designed for low-pressure vacuum applications in workshops or laboratories. Classified in HTS 3917.39.0050 as an other flexible plastic hose, not rigid, seamless, and excluding specialized types like aircraft or bellows hoses. PVC construction meets the polymer classification rules for predominant monomer content.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If spiral or bellows type
Spiral or bellows hoses have dedicated subheadings due to their distinct construction.
If imported with attached fittings like joints or elbows
Hoses with fittings are classified in 3917.40 regardless of material.
If very short and sold as a fitting component rather than hose
Short plastic articles functioning primarily as fittings may fall under other plastic articles of heading 3926.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lab certification of seamless construction and non-reinforced status to prevent shifts to other subheadings
• Document end-use as non-pressure or low-pressure to stay in 'other'; high-pressure claims trigger different rates
• Avoid bundling with metal fittings, as free (C) duty applies only to hoses with attached fittings in heading 3917
Related Products under HTS 3917.39.00.50
Nylon Air Hose
Flexible nylon tubing used for pneumatic tools and air lines in garages. Falls under HTS 3917.39.0050 as other plastic hoses of polyamide (nylon), not reinforced, rigid, or specialized. Meets polyamide classification with monomer units contributing over 95% by weight.
EVA Medical Grade Tubing
Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer tubing for non-sterile medical fluid transfer. Under HTS 3917.39.0050 as other plastic tube, flexible, seamless, general purpose (non-implanted). Copolymer classified by predominant monomer per notes.
TPE Flexible Conduit
Thermoplastic elastomer tubing used as non-metallic conduit for wires. Classified HTS 3917.39.0050 as other plastic flexible tube, excluding rigid or reinforced conduit. TPE as copolymer by predominant units.
Fluoropolymer Lab Tubing
PTFE or FEP fluoropolymer tubing for laboratory chemical handling. HTS 3917.39.0050 covers other seamless plastic tubes for general lab use, flexible. Fluoropolymers classified as chemically modified in 'other'.
Corrugated Polyethylene Drainage Hose
Corrugated PE flexible hose for French drain systems. Other plastic hose HTS 3917.39.0050, not rigid perforated pipe. General drainage application.
Silicone-Like Plastic Vent Hose
Plasticized PVC hose mimicking silicone flexibility for appliance vents. HTS 3917.39.0050 other flexible hose, excludes rubber. General appliance use.