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U.S. exports of flexible plastic tubes, pipes & hoses, not reinforced, without fittings (HS 391732) totaled $139.6M in July 2026.
Importers of Flexible Plastic Tubes, Pipes & Hoses, Not Reinforced, Without Fittings paid $4.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $26.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataUnreinforced flexible plastic tubing without end fittings is among the most broadly used fluid-conveyance forms across agriculture, food processing, medical devices, and general industry, making precise material identification essential for correct classification. The US schedule subdivides this heading by resin: PVC (3917320010), polyethylene (3917320020), and other plastics (3917320050), with a legacy residual line (3917320000) also present. Mexico and Canada together dominate US supply, reflecting deep USMCA-integrated plastics manufacturing, while China is also a significant source subject to potential Section 301 considerations. Because certain flexible tubing grades contact food or pharmaceutical products, FDA food-contact or drug-contact compliance documentation may be required alongside standard customs entry.
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8.7K shipments/mo
The distinction is straightforward: 391732 covers flexible, unreinforced plastic tubes and hoses presented without fittings attached, while 391733 covers the same type of hose presented with fittings. If fittings are attached at the time of importation — even if they could be removed — the article classifies under 391733. Importers sometimes strip fittings before shipment to manage duty exposure, but CBP may consider the commercial reality of the transaction.
Tubing intended for direct food or drug contact may require FDA review under food-contact substance regulations or drug-contact material standards, in addition to standard HTS classification. Importers should obtain the manufacturer's FDA compliance documentation (such as a food-contact notification or extractables/leachables data) before entry. Consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel to confirm the specific admissibility requirements for your product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$47.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$139.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
destination
Mexico and Ireland together take 57% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
43.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 8.71%.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3917320050 | Tubes,Pipes & Hose,not Rigid,not Rein,No Fit,NESOI | $28.0M | 9.98% | 66.62% | $2.8M |
| 3917320020 | Tubes,Pipe & Hose,not Rigd,not Rein,No Fit,Polyeth | $14.5M | 5.22% | 31.89% | $756K |
| 3917320010 | Tubes,Pipes & Hoses,not Rigid,not Rein,No Fit,PVC | $5.0M | 11.76% | 68.70% | $585K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3917320000 | Tubes Etc, Nt Reinforced or Combined, NESOI | $139.6M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Subheading 3 of 10 in heading 3917
Subheading 391732 · $47.4M of $324.0M