Industrial Air Hose with Quick-Connect Couplings from Japan
Heavy-duty vulcanized rubber pneumatic hose reinforced with polyester cord and steel helix wire, complete with brass quick-disconnect fittings and safety sleeves. HTS 4009.42.00 applies to its combined reinforcement and attached fittings for compressed air delivery.
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
• Pressure test certificates mandatory; declare max PSI to avoid reclassification as lower-duty toy hose
• Label 'not for breathing air' if applicable, per OSHA standards, to prevent misuse claims
• Bundle in sets of 50ft+ for volume importers to qualify for potential duty savings via drawback