Automotive Radiator Hose with Aluminum Elbows from China
Vulcanized rubber coolant hose for car engines, reinforced with textile cord and featuring pre-molded aluminum elbow fittings for radiator connections. Falls under HTS 4009.42.00.50 as 'other' reinforced rubber hoses with fittings, distinct from tires or belts. Meets Chapter 40 specifications for vulcanized rubber not covered by excluded chapters.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide OEM specifications and vehicle compatibility data to support automotive end-use declarations
• Ensure fittings are securely attached during manufacture to qualify as 'with fittings' rather than separate parts
• Watch for EPA regulations on coolant compatibility materials to avoid import delays