SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of textile-reinforced unhardened vulcanized rubber tubes, pipes & hoses (without fittings) (SITC 62143) totaled $45.4M in April 2026, traded with 51 countries.
Importers of Textile-Reinforced Unhardened Vulcanized Rubber Tubes, Pipes & Hoses (Without Fittings) paid $3.5M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $26.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Textile-Reinforced Unhardened Vulcanized Rubber Tubes, Pipes & Hoses (Without Fittings) imports of $45.4M in April 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $40.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTextile reinforcement — typically braided or spiral-wound nylon, polyester, or aramid fiber — gives these unhardened vulcanized rubber hoses their characteristic flexibility and moderate pressure rating, making them widely used in pneumatic systems, garden and irrigation equipment, and automotive coolant circuits. Classification under 62143 requires that the reinforcing material be textile and that no fittings be present at the time of importation. Buyers should note that hoses combining textile with metal reinforcement may be assessed under the "other reinforcement" category depending on the dominant material.
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Generally, no. A hose reinforced with both textile and metal is likely to fall under the "other" or mixed-material reinforcement category (62144) rather than 62143, which is reserved for hoses where textile is the sole reinforcing material. Classification should be confirmed against the specific construction details and applicable tariff schedule notes.
Technical data sheets specifying the reinforcement fiber type (e.g., nylon braid, polyester spiral), manufacturing specifications, and material safety data sheets are commonly requested. A licensed customs broker can advise on whether a laboratory analysis or manufacturer's certificate is needed to substantiate the textile-reinforcement claim at entry.
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