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U.S. imports of plastic tubes, hoses, pipes & pipe fittings (NAICS 326122) totaled $142.4M in July 2026, traded with 91 countries.
Importers of Plastic Tubes, Hoses, Pipes & Pipe Fittings paid $13.5M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $76.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Plastic Tubes, Hoses, Pipes & Pipe Fittings imports of $142.4M in July 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $126.1M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataFlexible and rigid plastic tubing, hoses, and pipe fittings serve fluid-transfer applications across medical devices, automotive systems, chemical processing, and agricultural irrigation. The medical-grade segment — including IV tubing, peristaltic pump tubing, and catheter components — is subject to FDA device registration requirements that are entirely separate from customs classification. For industrial hoses, pressure rating, reinforcement construction (braided vs. spiral), and chemical compatibility with the conveyed medium are the primary specification drivers. Importers of PVC garden hose and similar consumer products should verify whether antidumping orders from specific origins apply to their product dimensions.
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21.3K shipments/mo
Plastic tubing intended for use as a medical device component — such as IV lines, blood tubing, or catheter shafts — must comply with FDA device regulations, which may require 510(k) clearance or registration of the foreign manufacturer. Importers should confirm the intended end use before entry, as misclassification of medical tubing as industrial tubing can create compliance liability.
Customs classification of plastic hoses turns on whether the article is reinforced (e.g., with textile braid or wire spiral) and the primary material of the outer layer. Reinforced hoses may classify differently from plain-wall tubing, and the distinction between 'pipe' and 'hose' often depends on flexibility and whether the article is sold in coils or straight lengths.
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National industry 1 of 2 in naics industry 32612
National industry 326122 · $142.4M of $221.5M
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Canada and Mexico together supply 46% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
None recorded for this period.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$142.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$153.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.