Reinforced PVC Suction Hose 1.5 Inch from Japan
A flexible vulcanized rubber hose reinforced with textile braid and combined with PVC for industrial suction applications, sold without any fittings. It falls under HTS 4009.41.00.00 as a vulcanized rubber hose reinforced with other materials (textile and PVC) and without fittings. This classification applies to non-hard rubber tubes used in fluid transfer.
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
• Verify reinforcement materials (e.g
• textile, steel) via lab testing to confirm classification under 4009, avoiding misclassification as unreinforced 4009.31
• Provide manufacturer specs showing vulcanized rubber construction and absence of hard rubber to prevent duty disputes