Stainless Steel Fitted Rubber Air Brake Hose from China
A vulcanized rubber hose for truck air brake systems, reinforced with steel wire helix and terminated with stainless steel crimp fittings. Classified in HTS 4009.22.00.50 for metal-reinforced hoses with fittings, in the 'other' category beyond automotive-specific notations. Meets DOT standards for commercial vehicle safety.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide FMVSS certification and pressure test reports to comply with NHTSA import requirements for brake components
• Ensure invoices specify vulcanized rubber construction and metal-only reinforcement to avoid misclassification into textile headings
• Watch for bulk packaging; retail-packed hoses may face different valuation rules under informal entries