U.S. imports of Metal-Reinforced Unhardened Vulcanized Rubber Tubes, Pipes & Hoses (Without Fittings) (SITC 62142) totaled $25.9M in August 2026, imported from 45 countries.
Importers of Metal-Reinforced Unhardened Vulcanized Rubber Tubes, Pipes & Hoses (Without Fittings) paid $2.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.17% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMetal reinforcement distinguishes these unhardened vulcanized rubber hoses from textile- or other-reinforced counterparts, making them the preferred choice for high-pressure hydraulic lines, fuel delivery systems, and industrial fluid transfer where burst resistance is critical. The absence of fittings at import is a key classification point: adding end fittings before export shifts the article to a different SITC heading. Importers sourcing for automotive OEM or heavy-equipment aftermarkets should verify that the reinforcement layer is exclusively metallic, as mixed-material constructions fall under separate SITC codes.
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Hoses imported with fittings attached are classified under a separate SITC heading (62145) covering vulcanized rubber tubes with fittings, regardless of the reinforcement type. Importers should confirm the fitting status at the time of export to ensure correct classification and avoid reclassification at entry.
Metal-reinforced hoses (62142) are engineered for higher burst pressures and are common in hydraulic and high-pressure industrial circuits, while textile-reinforced hoses (62143) offer greater flexibility and lighter weight, suiting lower-pressure fluid transfer and pneumatic applications. The reinforcement material is the controlling classification criterion.
Basic heading 215 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 62142 · $25.9M of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Italy and Turkey together supply 41% of it. China pays 39.7% duty; Mexico <0.1%.
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$25.9MYoY · free account
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$14.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $309.8M of Metal-Reinforced Unhardened Vulcanized Rubber Tubes, Pipes & Hoses (Without Fittings) and exported $168.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.