Textile-Reinforced Brake Line for Passenger Buses from Japan
A flexible brake hose made of vulcanized rubber, combined only with textile reinforcement and equipped with crimped end fittings for high-pressure brake fluid delivery. Intended for buses and trucks under headings 8702 and 8703, ensuring reliable stopping power. Classified in 4009.32.0020 as a fitted brake hose for these specified vehicles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide OEM part numbers and vehicle model cross-references to confirm applicability to 8702-8703 headings
• Ensure burst pressure ratings exceed FMVSS 106 standards; include test certificates to avoid CBP scrutiny
• Label hoses clearly with 'Brake Hose' and material specs to prevent misclassification as general tubing