Product classification
HS code for Flexible plastic hose with fittings: 3917.33
Plastics, tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, other than those of item no. 3917.31, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, with fittings.
Classification of flexible plastic hose with fittings under HS 3917.33
HS code 3917.33 applies to flexible plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses that are not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials and are equipped with fittings. This classification sits within Chapter 39 (Plastics). Heading 3917 covers a wide range of plastic conduits. Subheading 3917.33 is specific to "other" flexible tubes—those not meeting the high-pressure requirements of 3917.31—that have been fitted with connectors, couplings, or nozzles. The presence of fittings is the primary differentiator from 3917.32, which covers similar flexible hoses without fittings. To fall under this code, the hose must be made of plastic and must not be reinforced with metal or textile materials, which would trigger a different classification within the 3917 subheadings. These products are commonly used in domestic and light industrial settings for fluid transfer where ease of connection is required. The "flexible" nature implies that the hose can be bent at room temperature without breaking, a characteristic typically achieved through the use of specific polymers or plasticizers.
- Covers
- Plastic garden hoses with attached spray nozzles
- PVC drainage hoses with plastic couplings
- Flexible polymer tubing with pre-installed joints
- Polyethylene hoses with screw-on connectors
- Vinyl suction hoses with end fittings
- Flexible plastic siphon tubes with connectors
- Also under 3917.33
- SharkBite PEX fittings on PEX tubing
- PVC DWV pipe with solvent-welded couplings
- garden hose with attached brass connectors
- pneumatic air lines with push-to-connect fittings
Codes often confused with 3917.33
Common mistake. A common error is using HS code 3917.32, which is for flexible hoses without fittings. Another misclassification is 3917.31, which is reserved for hoses with a minimum burst pressure of 27.6 MPa. If the hose is reinforced with textile or metal, it should be classified under 3917.39 or 3917.21-29 depending on the structure.
Top exporters and importers of HS 391733 (the code used for flexible plastic hose with fittings), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 391733 (the code used for flexible plastic hose with fittings) in UN Comtrade data was Singapore, with 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 391733, not only flexible plastic hose with fittings.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Singapore $273M 12% of world exports
- 2 China $249M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $244M 11% of world exports
World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $530M 23% of world imports
- 2 Germany $232M 10% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $123M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $2.3B 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 with fittings
Brazil classifies flexible plastic hose with fittings under NCM 3917.33.00: HS 3917.33 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 with fittings
What is the HS code for Flexible plastic hose with fittings?
The HS code for Flexible plastic hose with fittings is 391733 (Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, other than those of item no. 3917.31, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, with fittings).
How do I classify Flexible plastic hose with fittings for customs?
Flexible plastic hose with fittings is classified under HS code 391733 — Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, other than those of item no. 3917.31, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, with fittings. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a plastic hose with fittings?
The HS code for a flexible plastic hose that is not reinforced and has fittings is 3917.33.
What qualifies as a 'fitting' for this HS code?
Fittings include any device used to connect the hose to another hose, a tap, or a machine, such as couplings, flanges, or elbows.
Which countries are the top exporters of flexible plastic hose with fittings (HS 391733)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 391733 (the code used for flexible plastic hose with fittings) in UN Comtrade data were Singapore ($273M, 12% of world exports), China ($249M) and Germany ($244M). World exports came to about $2.2B, 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 with fittings (HS 391733)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 391733 (the code used for flexible plastic hose with fittings) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($530M, 23% of world imports), Germany ($232M) and the Netherlands ($123M). World imports came to about $2.3B, 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.
Is the HS code for Flexible plastic hose with fittings the same in all countries?
The base HS code 391733 for Flexible plastic hose with fittings 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 with fittings in Brazil?
In Brazil, flexible plastic hose with fittings (HS 391733) is classified under NCM 3917.33.00.