Food-Grade Rubber Hose with Textile Reinforcement and Tri-Clamp Fittings from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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