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%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
• 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