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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 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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