PVC Flexible Braided Hose
A flexible hose made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) reinforced with polyester braid, used for water transfer in gardens or workshops. It falls under HTS 3917.39.0050 as an other plastic tube, pipe, or hose, not rigid, not reinforced with metal, and not for specific applications like aircraft or pressure exceeding 1,380 kPa. The 'other' category covers general-purpose flexible hoses of plastics like PVC.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If reinforced with metal such as steel wire
Metal-reinforced plastic hoses are classified separately in 3917.31 to distinguish from non-metallic flexible hoses.
If designed to operate at pressure exceeding 1,380 kPa
High-pressure hoses have a specific subheading based on performance characteristics.
If made primarily of rubber rather than plastics
Rubber hoses fall under Chapter 40, with classification determined by predominant material.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the hose lacks metal reinforcement to avoid reclassification under 3917.31; provide material test reports confirming PVC composition
• Note fittings are excluded from free (C) duty rate under heading 3917 unless specified; import hoses and fittings separately
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