Rubber Air Hose with Textile Braid and Steel Connectors from Japan
A 1/4-inch ID vulcanized rubber air hose reinforced with textile braid for pneumatic tool use, complete with male steel quick-connect fittings. Classified under HTS 4009.32.00.50 due to its textile-only reinforcement and included fittings, distinguishing it from metal-reinforced or fittingless variants. The 'other' category captures non-specific industrial hoses like this.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide lab tests confirming vulcanized rubber composition and no metal reinforcement to stay in 4009.32
• Document fitting types (e.g
• NPT threads) and ensure they are permanently attached, not loose accessories
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'parts' if sold ready-for-use; this leads to incorrect Chapter 84/87 classification