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U.S. imports of unreinforced vulcanized rubber tubes, pipes & hoses with fittings (HS 400912) totaled $17.9M in April 2026, traded with 46 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUnreinforced vulcanized rubber hose assemblies — those with fittings already attached but lacking any metal or textile reinforcement layer — split at the US 10-digit level between automotive brake hoses (4009120020) and all other fitted rubber tubes (4009120050). The automotive brake hose line specifically covers hoses for vehicles classified under HTS headings 8701.2, 8702–8705, and 8711, and such hoses must meet FMVSS No. 106 performance standards administered by NHTSA before they can be sold in the US market. The NESOI line (4009120050) captures a broad range of industrial and commercial hose assemblies where the fitting is integral to the product's function, such as appliance inlet hoses or equipment-specific fluid lines. Correct classification between the two lines depends on both the vehicle application and whether the hose meets the structural definition of 'unreinforced.'
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Brake hoses for motor vehicles sold in the US must comply with FMVSS No. 106 (Brake Hoses), enforced by NHTSA. Importers are responsible for ensuring conformance; non-compliant hoses are subject to recall and civil penalties regardless of their tariff classification.
The presence of textile reinforcement is the controlling structural distinction. A hose with an integral textile braid that contributes to its pressure rating is reinforced and belongs under heading 400932 (textile-reinforced, with fittings), not 400912. The 400912 lines are reserved for hoses where no reinforcing material is combined with the rubber wall.
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Monthly import values over time
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, FOR MOTOR CARS
HS 401110
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, FOR BUSES OR TRUCKS
HS 401120
GASKET, WASHERS & OTHER SEALS, OF VULCANIZED RUB
HS 401693
ARTICLES OF SOFT VULCANIZED RUBBER NESOI
HS 401699
MEDICAL/SURGICAL/DENTAL/VET GLOVES, MITTENS, MITTS
HS 401512
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, NESOI
HS 401190
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $3.5M | $119K | -$3.4M |
| DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX | $3.3M | -- | -$3.3M |
| LAREDO, TX | $1.8M | $753K | -$1.0M |