HS Code for Plastic hose

Plastic hoses are classified under HS code 3917.32 when they are flexible, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, and are presented without fittings. Heading 3917 covers tubes, pipes, and hoses made of plastic. The sub-classification 3917.32 is specific to 'other' tubes and hoses that do not meet the high-pressure requirements of 3917.31 (which requires a minimum burst pressure of 27.6 MPa). To qualify for 3917.32, the hose must be entirely composed of plastic without any internal textile braid, metal wire, or external sleeve of a different material. The term 'flexible' implies that the hose can be bent at room temperature without breaking. These products are widely used in irrigation, fluid transfer, and as protective conduits for electrical wiring. If the hose is rigid, it would move to subheadings 3917.21 through 3917.29. The absence of fittings (such as nozzles, couplings, or flanges) is a critical requirement for this specific code; if fittings are attached, the product is reclassified under 3917.33.

Products Included

• Flexible polyethylene tubing without reinforcement
• Clear PVC hoses for low-pressure fluid transfer
• Plastic garden hoses without attached nozzles or connectors
• Flexible plastic conduits for cable protection
• Unreinforced polyurethane hoses

Common Misclassification

Plastic hoses are often misclassified under 3917.39 if the importer assumes all industrial hoses are 'other.' However, 3917.39 is for reinforced hoses. If the hose has a burst pressure exceeding 27.6 MPa, it must go to 3917.31. Most importantly, if the hose has any fittings attached, it must be classified under 3917.33, regardless of reinforcement.

FAQ

What is the HS code for plastic hose?

A flexible plastic hose that is not reinforced and has no fittings is classified under HS code 3917.32.

What if the plastic hose has a connector attached?

If the hose is presented with fittings such as connectors or joints, it is classified under HS code 3917.33.