U.S. imports of Rubber Hoses Reinforced with Other Materials, With Fittings (HS 400942) totaled $12.6M in August 2026, imported from 59 countries.
Importers of Rubber Hoses Reinforced with Other Materials, With Fittings paid $1.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.30% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThe residual 'other materials' category for fitted vulcanized rubber hose assemblies — covering constructions reinforced with materials other than metal alone or textile alone — is divided at the US 10-digit level between automotive brake hoses for vehicles under HTS 8701.2, 8702–8705, and 8711 (4009420020) and all other fitted hose in this construction category (4009420050). Composite-reinforced hose assemblies with fittings appear in demanding end-use environments including chemical processing, cryogenic transfer, and high-temperature industrial systems where neither standard wire braid nor textile braid provides adequate performance. As with other automotive brake hose lines, 4009420020 carries FMVSS No. 106 compliance obligations. The NESOI line 4009420050 is a true catch-all for specialty hose assemblies, and importers should document the reinforcing material composition thoroughly to defend classification against potential reclassification into the metal or textile reinforcement headings.
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4.0K import shipments a month
Yes. When a hose incorporates both metal and textile reinforcement layers, it is no longer 'reinforced only with metal' (400922) or 'reinforced only with textile' (400932). The combined-material construction places it under the 'other materials' heading — 400942 if fittings are attached, 400941 if not. Detailed construction drawings and a bill of materials should accompany the entry to support this classification.
CBP examination risk for specialty hose assemblies is reduced by providing a detailed commercial invoice that specifies the rubber compound type, reinforcement material identity and layer count, fitting material and attachment method, working pressure rating, and intended application. A cross-sectional technical drawing and the manufacturer's product data sheet are also valuable. For recurring shipments, a binding ruling on the classification eliminates uncertainty and supports consistent entry filing.
Subheading 7 of 8 in heading 4009
Subheading 400942 · $12.6M of $205.4M
ImportsExports
Imports
$12.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$7.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $147.1M of Rubber Hoses Reinforced with Other Materials, With Fittings and exported $97.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 21.9% duty; Mexico 5.8%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
8.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.30% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4009420050 | Tubes, Vulcanizd Rub, Combind W/ Mat, W/ Fit, NESOI | $11.2M | 12.75% | 91.20% | $1.4M |
| 4009420020 | Brake Hos W/Fit For87012,8702-8705,8711, Rein, NESOI | $578K | 3.70% | 72.00% | $21K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4009420050 | Tubes, Vulcanizd Rub, Combind W/ Mat, W/ Fit, NESOI | $7.3M |
| 4009420020 | Brake Hos W/Fit For87012,8702-8705,8711, Rein, NESOI | $471K |
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.