Product classification
HS code for Plastic hose: 3917.32
Plastics, tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, other than those of item no. 3917.31, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings.
Classification of plastic hose under HS 3917.32
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 3917.32
- Schedule 40 PVC pipe
- PEX-A tubing
- HDPE culvert pipe
- basic garden hose
- flexible PVC ducting
Codes often confused with 3917.32
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 391732 (the code used for plastic hose), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 391732 (the code used for plastic hose) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, 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 391732, not only plastic hose.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $1.5B 22% of world exports
- 2 Germany $970M 15% of world exports
- 3 China $481M 7.3% of world exports
World total: $6.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $774M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $544M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $404M 6.8% 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 codes for plastic hose
Brazil splits HS 3917.32 into 8 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3917.32.10Unreinforced ethylene copolymer tubes, unfitted
- 3917.32.21Polypropylene capillaries, dialysis/oxygenation
- 3917.32.29Other unreinforced polypropylene tubes
- 3917.32.30Unreinforced PET tubes without fittings
- 3917.32.40Unreinforced silicone tubes without fittings
- 3917.32.51Regenerated cellulose haemodialysis capillaries
- 3917.32.59Other regenerated cellulose tubes, unreinforced
- 3917.32.90Other unreinforced plastic tubes, no fittings
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plastic hose
What is the HS code for Plastic hose?
The HS code for Plastic hose is 391732 (Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, other than those of item no. 3917.31, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings). A flexible plastic hose that is not reinforced and has no fittings is classified under HS code 3917.32.
How do I classify Plastic hose for customs?
Plastic hose is classified under HS code 391732 — Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, other than those of item no. 3917.31, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic hose (HS 391732)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 391732 (the code used for plastic hose) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.5B, 22% of world exports), Germany ($970M) and China ($481M). World exports came to about $6.6B, 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 plastic hose (HS 391732)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 391732 (the code used for plastic hose) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($774M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($544M) and Germany ($404M). 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 Plastic hose the same in all countries?
The base HS code 391732 for 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 plastic hose in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 391732 into 8 NCM codes, so the right one for plastic hose depends on the product's details: 3917.32.10 (Unreinforced ethylene copolymer tubes, unfitted), 3917.32.21 (Polypropylene capillaries, dialysis/oxygenation), 3917.32.29 (Other unreinforced polypropylene tubes), 3917.32.30 (Unreinforced PET tubes without fittings), 3917.32.40 (Unreinforced silicone tubes without fittings), 3917.32.51 (Regenerated cellulose haemodialysis capillaries), and more.