Stainless Steel Fitted Rubber Air Brake Hose from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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