PVC-Lined Cotton Textile Hose from Japan

This is a flexible hose made from woven cotton textile fabric lined with PVC for water resistance, used in gardening and irrigation. It falls under HTS 5909.00.20.00 as textile hosepiping with a plastic lining, where the textile structure provides the primary form and flexibility. The visible PVC lining enhances durability without embedding the fabric entirely.

Duty Rate — Japan → 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

Verify the textile fabric is the essential character with visible lining; provide lab tests if coating weight exceeds 50% to avoid reclassification

Include detailed invoices specifying textile composition, lining material, and end-use to prevent misclassification as plastic hose (Chapter 39)

Ensure marking complies with FTC fiber content rules for textile portions and check for REACH compliance if importing from EU sources