Firefighting Hose with Storz Couplings from China
High-pressure vulcanized rubber fire hose reinforced with polyester jacket and equipped with aluminum Storz quick-connect couplings. HTS 4009.42.00.50 applies to this 'other' category for reinforced hoses with fittings, outside Chapter 95 sports articles. Complies with vulcanized rubber criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• Obtain NFPA 1961 certification documentation for fire service compliance during customs entry
• Specify if for municipal vs volunteer use to guide any preferential tariff treatments
• Ensure couplings meet ANSI standards to prevent rejection as incomplete articles