Rubber Vacuum Hose with Textile Reinforcement and barbed Hose Barb Fittings from China
1-inch ID black vulcanized rubber vacuum hose reinforced with textile cord, with molded barbed plastic fittings for shop vacs. HTS 4009.32.00.50 applies to this 'other' textile-reinforced hose with fittings, excluding hard rubber or other exclusions. Ideal for general cleaning equipment.
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
• Ensure barbs are permanently attached/molded; loose fittings classify separately
• Avoid 'hard rubber' confusion—test durometer <90 Shore A for vulcanized soft rubber
• For vacuum rating >29Hg, additional pressure vessel docs may be required