Food-Grade Rubber Hose with Textile Reinforcement and Tri-Clamp Fittings from China
Sanitary 2-inch vulcanized rubber hose (white FDA-approved tube) textile-reinforced, with stainless tri-clamp fittings for dairy processing. HTS 4009.32.00.50 covers this as other with-fittings textile hose, compliant with chapter exclusions. Meets 3A standards for food contact.
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
• FDA prior notice and food contact substance notifications mandatory for entry
• Tri-clamp gaskets count toward 'fittings'; document full assembly
• Validate 'food-grade' claims with 21 CFR 177.2600 compliance letters