Metal-Wire Braided Nylon Hydraulic Hose from Japan
High-pressure nylon hose braided with stainless steel wire for hydraulic systems in machinery. Falls under HTS 3917.39.00.10 as a plastic hose reinforced with metal, suitable for oil and fluid transfer under extreme pressures. The metal braid prevents bursting and elongation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document burst pressure ratings and reinforcement specs for customs validation
• Label material composition accurately per polymer notes
• Pitfall: misdeclaring as rubber hose leads to audits