Rubber Hydraulic Hose with Steel Fittings from Japan
A vulcanized rubber hose reinforced with steel wire braid for high-pressure hydraulic applications, complete with crimped steel end fittings such as JIC connectors. It falls under HTS 4009.22.00 because it is a hose reinforced only with metal and supplied with fittings. This product is commonly used in industrial machinery and construction equipment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify reinforcement is solely metal (e.g
• steel braid/wire) via material test reports to confirm classification
• Include fitting specifications and pressure ratings in commercial invoice to support 'with fittings' claim
• Check for REACH compliance if destined for EU markets, as rubber compounds may contain restricted substances