Automotive Brake Hose with Stainless Steel End Fittings from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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