EPDM Water Discharge Hose with Quick-Connect Fittings from China
Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) vulcanized rubber hose for construction site water management, complete with polypropylene quick-connect fittings. HTS 4009.12.00.50 covers such unreinforced hoses with fittings in the 'other' category.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Test for vulcanization per Chapter note 1; unvulcanized EPDM shifts to 4002 synthetic rubber latex
• Avoid bulk packaging claims; retail-ready with fittings confirms 4009.12 finished goods status
• Declare exact polymer type; generic 'rubber' invites CBP reclassification