Rubber Vacuum Hose with Textile Reinforcement and barbed Hose Barb Fittings from Japan
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 — 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
• 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