HVAC Refrigerant Hose with Flare Fittings from China
Vulcanized rubber A/C hose reinforced with nylon braid, featuring SAE 45-degree flare fittings for R134a refrigerant lines. HTS 4009.42.00 for vulcanized rubber with other materials and fittings.
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
• SAE J2197 or UL 1963 certification mandatory
• Declare refrigerant compatibility (R410A vs
• R22) for EPA compliance
• Avoid aluminum barrier hoses; they may shift classification