Polyethylene Lay-Flat Discharge Hose from Canada
Collapsible lay-flat hose made from polyethylene for water or slurry discharge in agriculture and construction. It qualifies for HTS 3917.39.0050 as an other flexible plastic hose, flexible when empty, not metal-reinforced, and not for aircraft or high-pressure use. Polyethylene predominates per subheading note (a)(1).
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide FTIR analysis confirming polyethylene content over 95% to meet polymer classification rules
• Declare as flexible/lay-flat to distinguish from rigid pipes in 3917.21; photos of collapsed state help