Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, with or without their fittings (for example, joints, elbows, flanges)
12 declarable lines
Heading 4009 covers tubes, pipes and hoses made of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, whether or not they have fittings. It is split first by reinforcement or combination material, then by whether fittings are present, with separate lines for brake hoses for certain motor vehicles and other hoses with fittings.
Products in this heading
- Radiator hoses
- Fuel hoses
- Brake hoses
- Air compressor hoses
- Garden hoses
- Hydraulic hoses
- Washing machine inlet hoses
- Vacuum hoses
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the product is a tube, pipe or hose of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber.
- Identify the reinforcement or combination: none, metal only, textile only, or other materials.
- Check whether fittings are present, such as joints, elbows or flanges.
- For hoses with fittings, decide whether the hose is a brake hose for the listed vehicle headings or another hose.
Often confused with
- Heading 3917Plastic tubing and hoses
Same tube function but made of plastics rather than vulcanized rubber.
- Heading 4010Conveyor or transmission belts
Belts and belting are classified by function, not as hoses.
- Heading 4013Tire inner tubes
Inner tubes for tires are a separate rubber article.
- Heading 4006Unvulcanized rubber tubes
Heading 4009 requires vulcanized rubber.
- Hard rubber tubing
Heading 4009 covers only rubber other than hard rubber.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for unreinforced rubber hose without fittings?
Unreinforced vulcanized rubber hose without fittings is classified under 4009.11.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.5%.
What is the duty on metal-reinforced rubber hose with fittings?
For metal-reinforced rubber hose with fittings other than brake hoses for the listed vehicles, use 4009.22.00.50. Its general (MFN) rate is 2.5%.
How do I classify textile-reinforced rubber hose without fittings?
Textile-reinforced rubber hose without fittings is classified under 4009.31.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is 2.5%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 4009
- 4009.11.00.00Not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials / Without fittings2.5%
- 4009.12.00.20Brake hoses for the vehicles of subheadings 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29 or headings 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705 or 87112.5%
- 4009.12.00.50Not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials / With fittings / Other2.5%
- 4009.21.00.00Reinforced or otherwise combined only with metal / Without fittings2.5%
- 4009.22.00.20Brake hoses for the vehicles of subheadings 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29 or headings 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705 or 87112.5%
- 4009.22.00.50Reinforced or otherwise combined only with metal / With fittings / Other2.5%
- 4009.31.00.00Reinforced or otherwise combined only with textile materials / Without fittings2.5%
- 4009.32.00.20Brake hoses for the vehicles of subheadings 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29 or headings 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705 or 87112.5%
- 4009.32.00.50Reinforced or otherwise combined only with textile materials / With fittings / Other2.5%
- 4009.41.00.00Reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials / Without fittings2.5%
- 4009.42.00.20Brake hoses for the vehicles of subheadings 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29 or headings 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705 or 87112.5%
- 4009.42.00.50Reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials / With fittings / Other2.5%