Chemical Transfer Textile Hose from Japan
Polyester textile reinforced hose with PTFE liner for corrosive chemical handling in industry. HTS 5909.00.20.00 covers this as textile tubing with plastic lining/accessories, textile braid essential for pressure containment. Liner bonds chemically but visible in cross-section.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include chemical compatibility certs and lining specs to justify 5909 over Chapter 39 plastics
• Declare if liner visible to naked eye; invisible per 5903(a)(1) reverts to base fabric chapter
• For hazmat end-use, prepare EPA/DOT docs alongside customs entry