Rubber Fuel Line Hose from Japan
Vulcanized rubber hose with textile reinforcement for automotive fuel delivery, provided without end fittings. Resistant to gasoline and ethanol blends. HTS 4009.31.00.00 applies to textile-only reinforced hoses.
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
• Certify to SAE J30R9 specs for fuel compatibility to speed clearance
• Separate from metal fittings in shipment; bundled items risk reclass
• Test for ethanol resistance if marketed for flex-fuel vehicles