Textile-Reinforced Hydraulic Hose from China
A flexible vulcanized rubber hose reinforced solely with textile materials for high-pressure fluid transfer in hydraulic systems. It lacks any metal fittings and is supplied as straight lengths. Classified under HTS 4009.31.00.00 as a hose reinforced only with textiles without fittings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify reinforcement is solely textile (no metal) via manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed material composition certificates; common pitfall is mislabeling as metal-reinforced
• Check for pressure ratings in documentation for end-use compliance