Braided Polypropylene Discharge Hose from China
Textile tubing made from braided polypropylene yarn with embedded plastic liner for sump pump discharge. Under HTS 5909.00.20.00 as other textile hosepiping with plastic accessories, the braid forms the flexible tube shape essential for conveying liquids. Lining prevents permeation while remaining visible.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
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
• Specify braid construction (woven vs. knit) in docs; braids may reference 5808 but formed tubing stays in 5909
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeling as fabric rolls, which could shift to Chapter 54/55
• Test for bendability around 7mm cylinder to distinguish from rigid plastic per 5903 note (2)