Stainless Steel Braided Brake Line from Japan
A flexible stainless steel braided hose used in automotive hydraulic brake systems, featuring AN fittings on both ends. It falls under HTS 8307.90.60.00 as flexible tubing of base metal (stainless steel) with fittings, classified as 'other' not specifically for fuel lines or aircraft. The braided construction provides flexibility and high pressure resistance.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
28.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify pressure ratings and material certifications (e.g
• stainless steel grade) to ensure compliance with vehicle safety standards like DOT or SAE
• Include detailed engineering specs and end-use declarations to avoid misclassification as parts of motor vehicles under Chapter 87