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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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