Stainless Steel Fitted Rubber Air Brake Hose from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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