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Steel Spiral Reinforced Rubber Water Hose from Japan

Heavy-duty vulcanized rubber hose with steel spiral reinforcement for high-pressure water transfer in construction. Ships without fittings, under HTS 4009.21.00.00 for metal-only reinforced rubber tubes excluding hard rubber. Prevents bursting under pressure.

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

• Certify rubber is vulcanized and not hard per Chapter 40 note 1; document metal spiral as sole reinforcement; avoid bulk packaging that implies sets with fittings