Rubber Drain Hose with Plastic Elbow Fitting from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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