PVC Garden Hose with Brass Fittings from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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