Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Unreinforced Vulcanized Rubber Tubes, Pipes & Hoses Without Fittings (HS 400911) totaled $12.8M in August 2026, imported from 60 countries.
Importers of Unreinforced Vulcanized Rubber Tubes, Pipes & Hoses Without Fittings paid $1.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.79% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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4.6K import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 6 of 8 in heading 4009
Subheading 400911 · $12.8M of $205.4M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4009110000 | Pipe, Nt Reinforced/Combine W/Material, W/O Fittin | $12.9M | 10.79% | 73.41% | $1.4M |
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 | $11.4M |
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
$12.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$11.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $147.7M of Unreinforced Vulcanized Rubber Tubes, Pipes & Hoses Without Fittings and exported $137.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Japan together supply 43% of it. China pays 37.4% duty; Mexico 0.6%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
26.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.79% of imports for consumption.