Textile Reinforced Brake Hose from Japan
Vulcanized rubber hydraulic brake hose reinforced only with textile fabric for light vehicles, without end fittings. Meets DOT standards for safety. HTS 4009.31.00.00 covers such unreinforced-by-metal 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
• Mandatory DOT marking and certification for brake applications
• Test expansion limits per FMVSS to confirm specs
• Ship straight, not coiled, to avoid kinking