Food-Grade Rubber Hose with Textile Reinforcement and Tri-Clamp Fittings from Japan
A 2-inch sanitary vulcanized rubber hose with a white FDA-approved tube, reinforced with textile material, and fitted with stainless steel tri-clamp fittings for dairy processing. It falls under tariff item 4009.32.00 because it is a vulcanized rubber hose reinforced only with textiles and includes fittings.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm that the hose meets Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) standards for food contact materials
• Ensure the textile reinforcement is the only reinforcement; any metal spiral would change classification
• Have documentation ready showing the hose is for dairy processing to support the classification