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HSChapter 39
U.S. imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes & hoses, nesoi (HS 391729) totaled $18.1M in May 2026, traded with 61 countries.
Importers of Rigid Plastic Tubes, Pipes & Hoses, NESOI paid $1.3M in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $9.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Rigid Plastic Tubes, Pipes & Hoses, NESOI imports of $18.1M in May 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $14.8M.
Last updated: May 2026 dataRigid plastic pipe not made from polyethylene, polypropylene, or PVC — including nylon, acetal, PVDF, and other engineering resins — falls here as a residual category serving chemical-process, semiconductor, and high-purity fluid-handling industries. The US schedule splits this heading by diameter: under 200 mm (3917290050) and 200 mm or greater (3917290090), a distinction that reflects the different end-use markets and often different manufacturing processes for large-bore versus small-bore pipe. Canada and Germany are the leading suppliers, pointing to both USMCA-integrated North American supply chains and European specialty-resin manufacturing. Importers should be prepared to document the specific resin type, as CBP may challenge classification if the material could plausibly fall under a more specific heading.
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The 200 mm cutoff in lines 3917290050 (under 200 mm) and 3917290090 (200 mm and above) reflects different commercial and industrial end-uses: smaller-diameter pipe is predominantly used in instrumentation, laboratory, and light industrial applications, while large-bore pipe serves infrastructure and heavy industrial installations. The split allows CBP and trade analysts to track these distinct market segments separately.
Fluoropolymer pipes that are rigid and not made from polyethylene, polypropylene, or PVC would generally fall under the NESOI heading 391729, provided they are not more specifically described elsewhere in Chapter 39. Importers should retain the manufacturer's resin certification and consider requesting a CBP binding ruling if the classification is contested, as fluoropolymer articles can sometimes be argued under other headings depending on form and function.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $5.5M | $5.9M | +$402K |
| MEXICO | $2.7M | $3.4M | +$709K |
| GERMANY | $3.0M | $449K | -$2.6M |
| COSTA RICA | $616K | $1.9M | +$1.3M |
| IRELAND | $127K | $2.2M | +$2.1M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3917290090 | TUBES,PIPES&HOSES,RIGID,OF PLASTIC,NESOI,>=200MM | $13.3M | 7.33% | 50.28% | $976K |
| 3917290050 | TUBES,PIPES&HOSES,RIGID,OF PLASTIC, NESOI, <200MM | $900K | 17.26% | 84.52% | $155K |
TUBES,PIPES&HOSES,RIGID,OF PLASTIC,NESOI,>=200MM
TUBES,PIPES&HOSES,RIGID,OF PLASTIC, NESOI, <200MM
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3917290090 | TUBES,PIPES&HOSES,RIGID,OF PLASTIC,NESOI,>=200MM | $21.6M |
| 3917290050 | TUBES,PIPES&HOSES,RIGID,OF PLASTIC, NESOI, <200MM | $721K |
TUBES,PIPES&HOSES,RIGID,OF PLASTIC,NESOI,>=200MM
1.2M kg
TUBES,PIPES&HOSES,RIGID,OF PLASTIC, NESOI, <200MM
31.4K ths
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $596K | $4.9M | +$4.3M |
| California | $1.5M | $2.6M | +$1.1M |
| Texas | $1.7M | $1.8M | +$71K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLEVELAND, OH | $584K | $2.8M | +$2.2M |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $271K | $1.8M | +$1.5M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.2M | $820K | -$336K |