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
9903.05.4912.5%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
• 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