Automotive Brake Hose with Stainless Steel End Fittings
Vulcanized rubber brake line reinforced with braided stainless steel mesh, featuring banjo bolt and flare fittings for vehicle hydraulic brake systems. Falls under HTS 4009.42.00 as a reinforced rubber hose with fittings, distinct from unreinforced tubing or hard rubber products.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 2.5% | +17.5% | 20% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 2.5% | +10.0% | 12.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 2.5% | +10.0% | 12.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 2.5% | +10.0% | 12.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 2.5% | +10.0% | 12.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If without fittings, sold as bulk replacement hose
Automotive hoses of vulcanized rubber without fittings classify under non-reinforced with fittings subheading.
If imported as assembled suspension/steering system component
Vehicle parts sets including hoses may fall under Chapter 87 for parts of motor vehicles.
If textile-reinforced only, no metal
If reinforcement is solely textile fabric without metal, it uses the 'reinforced only with textile' heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify DOT compliance (FMVSS 106) with test reports; non-compliant hoses face refusal at border
• Declare exact burst pressure rating on entry docs to match statistical suffix requirements
• Watch for anti-dumping duties if sourced from certain Asian manufacturers
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