Heading 3917

Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics

23 declarable lines

Heading 3917 covers tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings for them, all of plastics. It is split into artificial guts, rigid tubes and pipes, other tubes and hoses, and fittings. The subheadings depend on the plastic material, rigidity, reinforcement, fittings and fitting end use.

Products in this heading

Artificial sausage casings of cellulosic plastics
Rigid polyethylene water pipe
Rigid PVC pipe
Flexible PVC hose without fittings
Metal-reinforced plastic hose
Plastic pipe elbows and joints
PVC DWV plumbing fittings
Plastic brake hose fittings for vehicles

How to choose the right subheading

Decide whether the item is artificial guts, a tube, pipe or hose, or a fitting.
For tubes, pipes and hoses, identify the plastic: ethylene, propylene, vinyl chloride, or another plastic.
For tubes, pipes and hoses, check whether it is rigid, flexible with a minimum burst pressure of 27.6 MPa or more, or other.
Check reinforcement, combination with other materials, and whether fittings are attached.
For fittings, use the end use: brake hoses, DWV plumbing, other plumbing, or other.

Often confused with

Plastic monofilament with any cross-sectional dimension over 1 mm
It is a rod or profile shape, not a tube or pipe.
Heading 3916
Self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls
It is flat self-adhesive strip, not a tube or hose.
Heading 3919
Noncellular plastic sheet or film
It is flat sheet material, not a hollow tube or pipe.
Heading 3920
Plastic floor coverings in rolls or tiles
It is floor covering, not a tube, pipe, hose or fitting.
Heading 3918

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for rigid PVC pipe?

Rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride are classified under 3917.23.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 3.1%.

What is the duty on plastic plumbing fittings?

Plumbing fittings not pressure rated (DWV) of PVC fall under 3917.40.00.20 at 5.3% general (MFN); other DWV plastic fittings use 3917.40.00.50, also 5.3%.

How do I classify flexible plastic hose with fittings?

If it is not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials and has fittings, use 3917.33.00.00 at 3.1% general (MFN). If it is reinforced with metal, use 3917.39.00.10 at 3.1% general (MFN).

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.