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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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