Food-Grade Metal Helix Rubber Hose
A sanitary vulcanized rubber hose with a metal helix, used for food processing transfer. It is supplied without fittings, so it falls under tariff item 4009.21.00 as a metal-reinforced rubber tube.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the hose is reinforced with textile in addition to metal and has fittings.
This tariff item covers rubber tubes reinforced with textile and metal, with fittings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the hose's food-grade lining is made of rubber, not plastic, to stay in Chapter 40
• Keep documentation of the metal helix reinforcement and the absence of fittings for CBSA inspection
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