Garden Water Hose with Brass Nozzle and Fittings from Japan
Vulcanized rubber hose reinforced with textile mesh, including brass swivel fittings, elbow connector, and spray nozzle for residential irrigation. Classified in 4009.42.00 for rubber hoses combined with other materials and supplied with fittings.
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
• Comply with ASTM F1804 kink-test standards; failed tests trigger FDA holds if potable water contact
• Use 'lead-free' certification for brass fittings per Safe Drinking Water Act
• Avoid over-declaring length; customs weighs actual vs. labeled for value assessment