U.S. imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes & Hoses of Polyethylene (HS 391721) totaled $33.7M in August 2026, imported from 50 countries.
Importers of Rigid Tubes, Pipes & Hoses of Polyethylene paid $936K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 2.78% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Rigid Tubes, Pipes & Hoses of Polyethylene imports of $33.7M in August 2026 ran 40% above the year-to-date monthly average of $24.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRigid polyethylene pipe is a foundational material in water distribution, gas conveyance, and industrial fluid systems, where PE's chemical resistance and pressure ratings drive specification choices. Imports enter under a single 10-digit line (3917210000), simplifying classification but placing the full burden of correct resin identification on the importer. Canada and Mexico are the leading US suppliers, with China also a significant source; goods from Canada and Mexico may qualify for preferential tariff treatment under USMCA where applicable origin rules are met. Chinese-origin product may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, a factor importers should verify before finalizing landed-cost calculations.
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1.6K import shipments a month
At the HS6 level, 391721 covers all rigid polyethylene tubes and pipes regardless of diameter or wall thickness. However, importers should verify whether downstream US regulations (such as ASTM or AWWA standards required by end-use customers) affect documentation requirements, even though they do not change the tariff classification itself.
Chinese-origin rigid polyethylene pipes may be subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the standard MFN rate. Importers should confirm the current Section 301 status for the applicable 10-digit HTS line (3917210000) with a licensed customs broker before shipment.
Subheading 5 of 10 in heading 3917
Subheading 391721 · $33.7M of $322.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$33.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$13.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $248.0M of Rigid Tubes, Pipes & Hoses of Polyethylene and exported $168.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3917210000 | Tubes, Pipes & Hoses, Rigid, of Polymrs of Ethylene | $33.7M | 2.78% | 16.09% | $936K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3917210000 | Tubes, Pipes & Hoses, Rigid, of Polymrs of Ethylene | $13.6M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Mexico together supply 84% of it. China pays 40.1% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
83.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 2.78% of imports for consumption.