Rubber Drain Hose with Plastic Elbow Fitting from China
Vulcanized rubber corrugated drain hose, 1-inch diameter, 6 feet, with molded plastic elbow fitting for sink/washer connections. Classified in 4009.12.00 as unreinforced rubber hose with fittings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Specify fitting material in docs; plastic OK if hose is primary rubber component
• Test for vulcanization per Chapter 40 notes to avoid plastic misclassification
• Bundle hoses with fittings to claim 4009.12 vs. separate 4009.11