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Automotive-Grade Steel Braid Rubber Hose from Japan

Vulcanized rubber hose with steel braid for coolant lines, shipped without fittings. Classifies under HTS 4009.21.00.00 for metal-reinforced rubber tubes excluding hard rubber and vehicle-specific exclusions. General industrial automotive use.

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

Differentiate from OEM vehicle parts via general description; provide burst pressure specs; ensure compliance with DOT if road-related