Vulcanized Rubber Fuel Line Hose with Textile Reinforcement and Clamps from Japan
A 3/8-inch fuel transfer hose of vulcanized rubber, textile-reinforced for burst resistance, with crimped hose barb clamps as fittings. Falls under HTS 4009.32.00.50 as 'other' textile-reinforced hoses with fittings, not dedicated automotive parts. Clamps count as fittings per heading examples like elbows and flanges.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify fuel compatibility (e.g
• SAE 30R7) and textile-only reinforcement to justify classification
• Include photos/specs of clamps as integral fittings in CF-28 requests if challenged