HS Code 3917Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics
10 six-digit codes · Heading 17 of 26 in Chapter 39 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 3917 groups plastic tubes, pipes, hoses and the fittings that join them. Use this page to pick the right code and to find who trades these goods.
Heading 3917 is finely cut: 10 six-digit codes, 391710 to 391740, all of them under “Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics”. At that depth it is the exact wording of the code, not of the heading, that settles a classification. The heading is number 17 of 26 in Chapter 39, Plastics and articles thereof, which runs to 131 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 3917
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 391710 | Plastics; artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials |
| 391721 | Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of ethylene |
| 391722 | Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of propylene |
| 391723 | Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride |
| 391729 | Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3917 |
| 391731 | Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, flexible, having a minimum burst pressure of 27.6mpa |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 391739 | Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 3917.30 |
| 391740 | Plastics; tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges) |
What HS code 3917 covers
Customs sorts goods with a shared code system. Some countries call it the HSN code. HSN code 3917 sits in Chapter 39, plastics and articles of plastics, which is part of Section VII.
The heading is for finished plastic tubes, pipes and hoses. It also takes the fittings used to join them, such as joints, elbows and flanges. It is not for the raw plastic they are made from.
If you search for the HS code for tubes, this is usually the right place to look. So the exact code you need depends on how stiff the item is, what it is made of, and whether it comes with fittings.
HS code for plastic tubes: the codes grouped
The codes fall into a few groups. Here is each one in plain words.
- 391710: artificial guts, also called sausage casings, made of hardened protein or cellulosic materials.
- These are polyethylene pipes.
- These are polypropylene pipes.
- These are PVC pipes.
- 391729: rigid tubes and pipes of any other plastic named in this heading.
- 391732: other flexible tubes and hoses, not reinforced or combined with other materials, without fittings.
- 391733: the same kind of tubes and hoses, with fittings.
- 391739: all other tubes, pipes and hoses in this group.
How to choose the right 3917 code
Work through these questions in order. Stop at the first one that fits your product.
The difference between rigid and flexible tubes matters most. Rigid tubes are split by the plastic they are made from. Flexible tubes are split by pressure rating, by whether they are reinforced, and by whether fittings come with them.
- Is it a casing for sausages? Use 391710.
- Is it rigid? Pick by material: 391721 for ethylene, 391722 for propylene, 391723 for vinyl chloride, and 391729 for any other plastic.
- Use 391731.
- Is it another flexible tube that is not reinforced or combined with other materials? Use 391732 if it has no fittings and 391733 if it has fittings. Anything that is left goes to 391739.
- Is it only the fitting, such as a joint, elbow or flange? Use 391740.
Headings often confused with 3917
Some goods look close but sit elsewhere. Solid rods and profile shapes belong in heading 3916. Plastic builders' wares not named elsewhere go to heading 3925, and other plastic articles go to 3926.
Raw PVC resin is a primary form, so it is under 3904, not here. Polyethylene and polypropylene resin are under 3901 and 3902.
National tariff lines can go beyond six digits. Check your product with the HS code classifier before you file.
HS code 3917 import export data: find buyers and suppliers
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Related
- Chapter 39 plastics HS codes
- HS 3916 plastic profile shapes and rods
- HS 3925 plastic builders' wares
- HS 3926 other articles of plastics
- HS 3904 PVC in primary forms
- HS 3901 polyethylene in primary forms
- HS 3902 polypropylene in primary forms
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Nearby headings in Chapter 39
- 3911Petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulphides…3 codes
- 3912Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms6 codes
- 3913Natural polymers (e.g. alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (e.g.…2 codes
- 3914Ion-exchangers; based on polymers of heading no. 3901 to 3913, in primary…1 code
- 3915Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics4 codes
- 3916Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks…3 codes
- 3918Floor coverings of plastics, self-adhesive or not, in rolls or tiles; wall or…2 codes
- 3919Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes…2 codes
- 3920Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive)…19 codes
- 3921Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 396 codes
- 3922Sanitary ware; baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory…3 codes
- 3923Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps…7 codes
Who ships under 3917?
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Section VII: Plastics and Rubber, and Articles Thereof, chapters 39–40.
HS Code 3917: common questions
What is HS code 3917?
It also covers artificial sausage casings made of hardened protein or cellulosic materials.
What is the HS code for PVC pipes?
Flexible PVC hoses are classed by pressure rating and fittings, in 391731 to 391739.
What is the HS code for plastic pipe fittings like elbows and flanges?
Use 391740. It covers fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses, such as joints, elbows and flanges.
What is the HS code for flexible plastic hose?
Otherwise use 391732, 391733 or 391739, depending on reinforcement and fittings.
Are sausage casings classified under 3917?
Yes, in one case.
What is the difference between rigid and flexible plastic tubes in the HS code?
Rigid tubes use 391721 to 391729 and are split by plastic type. Flexible tubes use 391731 to 391739 and are split by burst pressure, reinforcement and fittings.
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