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U.S. imports of rigid tubes, pipes & hoses of pvc (HS 391723) totaled $16.6M in July 2026, traded with 47 countries.
Importers of Rigid Tubes, Pipes & Hoses of PVC paid $991K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $5.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataRigid PVC pipe dominates residential and commercial drain-waste-vent (DWV) and pressure-rated plumbing applications, making it one of the most widely traded plastic pipe categories in the US market. Imports enter under a single 10-digit line (3917230000), with Canada and Mexico as the leading suppliers — both eligible for USMCA preferential treatment where origin requirements are satisfied. Chinese-origin rigid PVC pipe may carry Section 301 exposure, a cost factor that has redirected some sourcing toward USMCA partners and South Korea. Importers should confirm whether the pipe meets applicable ASTM standards required by US building codes, as non-conforming product can face rejection at the project level even after customs clearance.
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1.7K shipments/mo
The key distinction is rigidity: pipe that holds its shape under normal handling and cannot be coiled without damage classifies as rigid under 391723. Flexible PVC tubing that can be coiled or bent without permanent deformation falls under the flexible tube headings (391732 or 391739 depending on reinforcement and fittings). When rigidity is borderline, CBP may consider wall thickness, diameter, and the manufacturer's intended use.
South Korea is a US free-trade-agreement partner under KORUS, so qualifying rigid PVC pipe of South Korean origin may be eligible for reduced or duty-free treatment, provided the goods meet the applicable KORUS rules of origin and are accompanied by a valid certificate or certification of origin.
Subheading 8 of 10 in heading 3917
Subheading 391723 · $16.6M of $324.0M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3917230000 | Tubes, Pipes & Hoses, Rigid, Of Polym of Vinyl Chl | $16.6M | 5.97% | 32.36% | $991K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3917230000 | Tubes, Pipes & Hoses, Rigid, Of Polym of Vinyl Chl | $17.3M |
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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Imports
$16.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$17.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Canada and Mexico together supply 66% of it.
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rate provision · imports
67.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 5.97%.