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U.S. imports of flexible plastic tubes, pipes & hoses with minimum burst pressure of 27.6 mpa (HS 391731) totaled $9.9M in April 2026, traded with 45 countries.
Importers of Flexible Plastic Tubes, Pipes & Hoses with Minimum Burst Pressure of 27.6 MPa paid $1.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $8.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Flexible Plastic Tubes, Pipes & Hoses with Minimum Burst Pressure of 27.6 MPa imports of $9.9M in April 2026 ran 30% below the year-to-date monthly average of $14.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataThe 27.6 MPa (4,000 psi) minimum burst-pressure threshold is the defining technical criterion that separates high-pressure hydraulic hose from ordinary flexible plastic tubing, making this heading critical for fluid-power and heavy-equipment applications. All US imports enter on a single line (3917310000), and correct classification requires documented burst-pressure test data — a detail that customs examiners may request. France leads US supply under this heading, followed by Mexico and India, reflecting the concentration of hydraulic hose manufacturing among specialized industrial producers. Importers should verify whether their product meets the burst-pressure threshold through third-party testing, as misclassification into a lower-pressure heading can trigger penalty exposure.
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Importers should retain manufacturer test reports or third-party laboratory certifications confirming that the hose meets or exceeds the 27.6 MPa minimum burst pressure per a recognized standard (such as SAE or ISO). CBP may request this documentation during examination or in a post-entry audit, and its absence can lead to reclassification into a lower-pressure flexible hose heading with potential duty and penalty implications.
No — when a flexible plastic hose meets the specific 27.6 MPa minimum burst-pressure criterion, heading 391731 takes precedence as the more specific provision. The NESOI headings (391739) apply only to flexible hoses that do not meet the burst-pressure threshold or are not otherwise more specifically described. Classification should always follow the most specific applicable heading.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $1.2M | $1.6M | +$416K |
| MALAYSIA | $2.2M | $593K | -$1.6M |
| CANADA | $304K | $1.5M | +$1.2M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $721K | $1.0M | +$307K |
| INDIA | $1.4M | $338K | -$1.0M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3917310000 | FLEX TUBES, PIPES & HOSES, MIN BURST PRES=27.6MPA | $9.9M | 13.90% | $1.1M |
FLEX TUBES, PIPES & HOSES, MIN BURST PRES=27.6MPA
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3917310000 | FLEX TUBES, PIPES & HOSES, MIN BURST PRES=27.6MPA | $12.5M |
FLEX TUBES, PIPES & HOSES, MIN BURST PRES=27.6MPA
248.3K kg
ARTICLES OF PLASTICS, NESOI
HS 392690
FLOOR, WALL, ETC COVERS, VINYL CHLORIDE POLYMERS
HS 391810
TABLEWARE AND KITCHENWARE OF PLASTICS
HS 392410
SACKS & BAGS (INCL CONES) OF POLYMERS OF ETHYLENE
HS 392321
HOUSEHOLD AND TOILET ARTICLES NESOI OF PLASTICS
HS 392490
PLATES, SHEETS ETC, NON-CELL ETC, POLYMER
HS 392010
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $1.8M | $3.1M | +$1.3M |
| Texas | $1.8M | $1.9M | +$125K |
| Ohio | $142K | $1.6M | +$1.4M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $316K | $1.6M | +$1.3M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.8M | -- | -$1.8M |
| CLEVELAND, OH | $143K | $1.6M | +$1.4M |