Chemical Transfer Textile Hose from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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