Textile-Reinforced Rubber Steam Hose with Armored Fittings from China
High-temperature vulcanized rubber steam hose reinforced with textile plies, featuring heat-resistant armored metal mesh fittings. Classified under 4009.32.00 despite armored fittings as primary hose meets textile-only criteria with fittings. Industrial steam cleaning applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Steam rating (250psi@350F) certification prevents pressure hose confusion
• Armored fitting material (SS wire) detailed; weight impacts duty calc
• ASME B31.1 code compliance for steam service