Rubber Suction Hose with Camlock Fittings from Mexico
Vulcanized rubber hose designed for liquid suction/discharge in industrial pumping, featuring aluminum camlock fittings for quick connections. Falls under 4009.12.00.50 as unreinforced vulcanized rubber hose with fittings, 'other' category excluding automotive uses.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document end-use as non-automotive to avoid scrutiny for 4009.22 (motor vehicle use)
• Confirm no reinforcement via cross-section analysis; steel wire spirals disqualify from 4009.12
• Label fittings material accurately; mismatches can lead to separate classification under Chapter 73/76