PVC Garden Hose with Brass Fittings from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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