PVC Garden Hose with Brass Fittings
A flexible vulcanized rubber garden hose, 5/8-inch diameter, 50 feet long, featuring attached brass couplings for easy connection to spigots and sprinklers. Classified under HTS 4009.12.00 as a vulcanized rubber hose (not reinforced with other materials) complete with fittings. Excludes hard rubber and reinforced types.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 2.5% | +20.0% | 22.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 2.5% | +10.0% | 12.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 2.5% | +10.0% | 12.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If reinforced with textile material
Textile reinforcement changes classification from 'not reinforced' to reinforced hoses in 4009.31.
If reinforced only with metal
Metal wire reinforcement (e.g., spiral) shifts to 4009.41, distinct from unreinforced.
If primarily plastic rather than vulcanized rubber
Non-rubber plastic tubes fall under Chapter 39, not Chapter 40 rubber products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify hose is not reinforced with textile or wire to stay in 4009.12; reinforced moves to 4009.31+
• Include test reports confirming vulcanized soft rubber composition and fitting attachment
• Label clearly as 'with fittings' and provide invoices detailing hose specs vs. fittings
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