Clear PVC Suction Hose
A flexible, transparent tube made of vulcanized rubber designed for suction and transfer of liquids in industrial applications. It falls under HTS 4009.11.00.00 as a vulcanized rubber hose without fittings or reinforcement. Used in food processing and aquariums for its non-toxic properties.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If reinforced with textile materials
Textile reinforcement changes classification to reinforced hoses in 4009.41
If made primarily of plastic rather than vulcanized rubber
Plastic tubes fall under Chapter 39, not rubber Chapter 40
If includes fittings like couplings or elbows
Hoses with attached fittings are classified separately from those without
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify vulcanization status and absence of reinforcement to avoid misclassification
• Provide material safety data sheets (MSDS) for chemical resistance claims
• Check for food-grade certification if used in FDA-regulated applications
Related Products under HTS 4009.11.00.00
Black EPDM Water Discharge Hose
A durable hose made from ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) vulcanized rubber for garden and construction water discharge. Classified under 4009.11.00.00 as unreinforced vulcanized rubber hose without fittings. Resistant to weathering and UV exposure.
Silicone Food-Grade Tubing
Platinum-cured silicone vulcanized rubber tubing used in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing. Meets HTS 4009.11.00.00 for unreinforced vulcanized rubber tubes without fittings. FDA-compliant and temperature resistant from -60°F to 450°F.
Neoprene Chemical Transfer Hose
Vulcanized neoprene rubber hose for handling acids, alkalis, and solvents in chemical processing. Unreinforced design per HTS 4009.11.00.00 without fittings. Excellent chemical resistance and flexibility.
Nitrile Oil Suction Hose
NBR (nitrile butadiene rubber) vulcanized hose for suction of petroleum-based fluids and oils. Classifies under 4009.11.00.00 as unreinforced rubber hose without fittings. Oil-resistant inner tube prevents degradation.
Latex Rubber Tubing
Natural latex vulcanized rubber tubing for medical, laboratory, and aquarium applications. Falls under HTS 4009.11.00.00 as unreinforced vulcanized rubber tube without fittings. Biocompatible and elastic.
Hypalon Acid-Resistant Hose
CSM (chlorosulfonated polyethylene) vulcanized rubber hose for sulfuric acid and chemical transfer. Unreinforced per HTS 4009.11.00.00 without fittings. Superior resistance to oxidizing acids.