Product classification
HS code for Flexible plastic hose: 3917.39
Plastics, tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 3917.30.
Classification of flexible plastic hose under HS 3917.39
Flexible plastic hoses that do not meet the specific criteria for high pressure or reinforcement with other materials are classified under HS code 3917.39. This is a residual or "basket" category within heading 3917, which covers tubes, pipes, and hoses of plastics. Chapter 39 defines plastics as those materials of headings 3901 to 3914 which are or have been capable, either at the moment of polymerization or at some subsequent stage, of being formed under external influence into shapes which are retained on the removal of the external influence. Subheading 3917.39 is used for flexible hoses that are not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials (which would fall under 3917.32 or 3917.33) and do not meet the high-pressure burst requirement of 27.6 MPa (3917.31). These products are ubiquitous in domestic and light industrial applications. The classification is determined by applying GRI 1 and GRI 6, ensuring that all more specific subheadings are exhausted before selecting the "other" category of 3917.39.
- Covers
- Flexible PVC garden hoses without heavy reinforcement
- Clear vinyl flexible tubing for low-pressure liquids
- Flexible polyethylene drainage pipes
- Unreinforced plastic suction hoses
- Corrugated flexible plastic conduits for cable protection
- Also under 3917.39
- Goodyear rubber/plastic composite hose
- Gates hydraulic hose
- flexible dryer vent hose
- reinforced air compressor hose
- braided medical IV tubing
Codes often confused with 3917.39
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 3917.32, which covers flexible tubes and hoses not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings. The distinction for 3917.39 is that it includes hoses that may be "otherwise combined" with other materials but not reinforced, or those that simply do not fit the narrow definitions of 3917.31 through 3917.33. It is also sometimes misclassified as 3917.23 (rigid PVC pipes), but the flexibility of the product is the deciding factor.
Top exporters and importers of HS 391739 (the code used for flexible plastic hose), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 391739 (the code used for flexible plastic hose) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 391739, not only flexible plastic hose.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.5B 23% of world exports
- 2 Germany $933M 15% of world exports
- 3 United States $587M 9.2% of world exports
World total: $6.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $779M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $520M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 France $293M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $6.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for flexible plastic hose
Brazil classifies flexible plastic hose under NCM 3917.39.00: HS 3917.39 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about flexible plastic hose
What is the HS code for Flexible plastic hose?
The HS code for Flexible plastic hose is 391739 (Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 3917.30). The HS code for flexible plastic hoses not elsewhere specified is 3917.39.
How do I classify Flexible plastic hose for customs?
Flexible plastic hose is classified under HS code 391739 — Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 3917.30. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can 3917.39 include hoses with connectors?
Yes, 3917.39 includes flexible plastic hoses whether they are presented with or without fittings, as long as they do not meet the criteria for the more specific subheadings.
Which countries are the top exporters of flexible plastic hose (HS 391739)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 391739 (the code used for flexible plastic hose) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.5B, 23% of world exports), Germany ($933M) and the United States ($587M). World exports came to about $6.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of flexible plastic hose (HS 391739)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 391739 (the code used for flexible plastic hose) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($779M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($520M) and France ($293M). World imports came to about $6.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Flexible plastic hose the same in all countries?
The base HS code 391739 for Flexible plastic hose is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for flexible plastic hose in Brazil?
In Brazil, flexible plastic hose (HS 391739) is classified under NCM 3917.39.00.