3917.39.00.20 - Of polyvinyl chloride 🖩

This HTS classification covers tubes, pipes, and hoses, as well as their associated fittings, that are manufactured from plastics. Specifically, this subheading delves into "other" tubes, pipes, and hoses that do not fall under more specific subheadings within 3917. The crucial defining characteristic for this particular subcategory, 3917.39.00.20, is that the plastic material used in their construction is polyvinyl chloride (PVC). This includes a wide array of flexible or semi-rigid plastic tubing and hose used for various conveying purposes.

Within the broader category of "Other tubes, pipes and hoses" (3917.39), this subheading, "Of polyvinyl chloride," is distinguished from its sibling category, 3917.39.00.50 ("Other"). The differentiating factor lies solely in the material composition. While 3917.39.00.50 encompasses all other plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses not otherwise specified and not made of PVC, this heading exclusively captures those items made from polyvinyl chloride. This meticulous material specification is paramount for accurate tariff assessment.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is determined by the material of construction. Therefore, any tube, pipe, or hose of plastics, not specifically provided for elsewhere and not fitting into other "other" categories, will be classified here if its primary constituent plastic is polyvinyl chloride. Examples might include PVC garden hoses, flexible PVC conduit, or certain types of medical tubing made from PVC, provided they meet the general criteria of not being rigid or specifically engineered for purposes covered by more detailed HTS codes.