Chemical Transfer Textile Hose from China
Polyester textile reinforced hose with PTFE liner for corrosive chemical handling in industry. HTS 5909.00.20.00 covers this as textile tubing with plastic lining/accessories, textile braid essential for pressure containment. Liner bonds chemically but visible in cross-section.
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
• Include chemical compatibility certs and lining specs to justify 5909 over Chapter 39 plastics
• Declare if liner visible to naked eye; invisible per 5903(a)(1) reverts to base fabric chapter
• For hazmat end-use, prepare EPA/DOT docs alongside customs entry