HS code for garden hose
The U.S. HS code for a garden hose is usually 3917.33.00.00 (pvc), with a 3.1% general duty and an estimated total of 15.6% from China and 15.6% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 40.6% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVC | 3917.33.00.00 | 3.1% | 15.6% |
- 3917.33.00.00: Other, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, with fittings
What decides the code
A garden hose of PVC is a plastic tube with fittings, classified under heading 3917, specifically 3917.33.00.00 for tubes not reinforced or combined with other materials, with fittings.
- Material is plastic (PVC). Plastic tubes and hoses fall in heading 3917, not in textile or rubber hose headings.
- The hose is not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials. That places it in 3917.33 rather than a reinforced subheading.
- The hose is imported with fittings attached. Fittings move the article to the subheading covering hoses with fittings.
Common mistakes
- Classifying under 3917.39, which covers other tubes and hoses of plastics. That subheading does not fit a hose without reinforcement that comes with fittings.
- Classifying as a textile hose under heading 5909. A PVC garden hose is plastic, not a textile tube, so heading 5909 does not apply.
- Classifying under heading 4009 as a rubber hose. The product is made of PVC, so the rubber hose heading is wrong.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 15.6% = 3.1% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 40.6%.
- Vietnam
- 15.6% = 3.1% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 3917.33.00.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- PVC
- CN 3917 33 00, 6.5%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a garden hose?
The U.S. HTS code for a garden hose is usually 3917.33.00.00 (pvc). The first six digits, 3917.33, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a garden hose from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 3917.33.00.00 is 3.1%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 15.6% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 15.6%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.