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U.S. imports of unreinforced vulcanized rubber tubes, pipes & hoses without fittings (HS 400911) totaled $13.6M in July 2026, traded with 60 countries.
Importers of Unreinforced Vulcanized Rubber Tubes, Pipes & Hoses Without Fittings paid $1.5M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $9.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataPlain vulcanized rubber tubing — not reinforced with metal, textile, or any other material, and supplied without end fittings — is widely used in low-pressure fluid transfer, laboratory, and general industrial applications where flexibility and chemical resistance matter more than burst-pressure rating. Because no reinforcing layer is present, wall thickness and compound hardness are the primary performance variables, and these should be documented on commercial invoices to support both classification and any applicable product-safety assessments. The single US tariff line 4009110000 covers the full range of unreinforced, fitting-free rubber hose, making classification straightforward provided the absence of reinforcement and fittings is clearly established. Importers should confirm that any braided or wrapped outer layer does not constitute 'reinforcement' under CBP's interpretation before filing under this heading.
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4.8K shipments/mo
CBP has examined this question in binding rulings: a braid or wrap that structurally contributes to pressure resistance is generally treated as reinforcement, shifting classification to the reinforced-with-textile subheadings. A purely cosmetic or protective outer wrap that does not add burst strength may not constitute reinforcement, but importers should seek a binding ruling or consult a licensed customs broker when the construction is ambiguous.
The 'without fittings' distinction refers to fittings permanently attached or assembled to the hose at the time of importation. Hose shipped in the same package as separate, unattached fittings is generally still classifiable as hose without fittings, but hose with crimped, swaged, or threaded end connectors already installed would move to the 'with fittings' subheading under 400912.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4009110000 | Pipe, Nt Reinforced/Combine W/Material, W/O Fittin | $13.6M | 10.87% | 69.88% | $1.5M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4009110000 | Pipe, Nt Reinforced/Combine W/Material, W/O Fittin | $11.8M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$13.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$11.8MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Mexico and Japan together supply 41% of it.
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rate provision · imports
29.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 10.87%.