Stainless Steel Fitted Rubber Air Brake Hose from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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