Metal-Wire Braided Rubber Air Hose
Vulcanized rubber hose for compressed air systems, reinforced solely with external metal wire braid for durability. Supplied without fittings, fitting HTS 4009.21.00.00 for rubber tubes reinforced only with metal, not hard rubber. Ideal for industrial pneumatic tools.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If lacks any metal reinforcement
Unreinforced vulcanized rubber hoses classify under 4009.11, as no metal combination is present.
If reinforced with textile and metal, without fittings
Textile + metal reinforcement moves it to 4009.32 per subheading distinctions.
If primarily plastic tube with rubber coating
Chapter 39 covers plastic tubes; rubber as mere coating changes primary material classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab analysis confirming no textile materials in reinforcement to stay in 4009.21; label inner diameter and working pressure accurately; watch for misdeclaration as unreinforced hose under 4009.11
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