3926.90.99.87 - Rigid tubes or pipes suitable for use as electrical conduit

This classification, HTS Code 3926.90.99.87, specifically covers rigid tubes or pipes manufactured from plastics that are designed and suitable for use as electrical conduit. The essential characteristic is their intended application in protecting and channeling electrical wiring. This distinguishes them from general-purpose plastic tubing which may not possess the necessary rigidity, wall thickness, or electrical insulation properties required for conduit applications.

While other subheadings under 3926.90.99 exist for a variety of plastic articles, this specific code is dedicated solely to rigid electrical conduit. For instance, it is distinct from items like elastic bands, laboratory ware, or road safety equipment, as its defining feature is its function within electrical infrastructure. The rigidity of the material and the inherent purpose of housing electrical cables are paramount for classification under this code.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification hinges on the precise nature of the plastic tubing: its rigidity, its intended use as electrical conduit, and confirmation that it is indeed an article of plastics falling under Chapter 39. Items that do not meet these specific criteria, such as flexible plastic tubing or conduit made from materials other than plastics, would be classified elsewhere.