Nylon Hose Barb Fitting from Japan
A barbed connector fitting made from polyamide (nylon) plastic, inserted into rubber hoses for secure fluid transfer. Falls under HTS 3917.40.00 as a plastic fitting for hoses. Common in automotive fuel lines and air tools.
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
• Certify nylon-6,6 composition per subheading note (a)(1) for 95% monomer purity
• Avoid attaching to hoses pre-import; separate fittings get standard rates
• Watch for chemical modification; treated polymers go to 'Other' categories