Vinyl-Coated Polyester Vacuum Hose
Lightweight polyester textile tubing vinyl-coated for shop vac attachments. HTS 5909.00.20.00 for textile hosepiping with plastic covering, essential bendable tube form from textile. Coating thin and visible per naked eye test.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3.3% | +35.0% | 38.3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3.3% | +10.0% | 13.3% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3.3% | +10.0% | 13.3% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3.3% | +10.0% | 13.3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3.3% | +10.0% | 13.3% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If coated fabric imported in rolls, not coiled hose
Non-tubular coated textiles go to 5903; shape determines 5909.
If predominantly plastic construction
Plastic vacuum cleaner hoses with minor textile excluded by 5903 notes.
If knitted polyester warp fabric uncoated
Knitted tubing without treatment remains Chapter 60.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm manual bend test (7mm cylinder) passes to exclude Chapter 39 rigidity
• Avoid retail set packaging with tools, which may classify as 59xx sets
• Label coil length and ID accurately for accurate duty calculation
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