About HS Code 400912
This HS code covers vulcanised rubber tubing, piping, and hoses that are not reinforced or combined with other materials, but *include fittings*. The addition of fittings makes these products ready-to-use assemblies, simplifying installation and ensuring secure connections in various fluid and gas transfer systems. These pre-assembled rubber conduits are crucial in industries such as automotive, plumbing, medical, and general machinery. Major exporters typically include countries with advanced rubber processing and assembly capabilities, such as China, Germany, and the United States, which produce a wide range of these fitted rubber hoses. Importers are often end-users or distributors globally, particularly in regions with strong industrial and automotive sectors like the EU, North America, and Asia, seeking complete solutions. Key trade considerations include the specific rubber compound, inner diameter, wall thickness, pressure rating, type of fittings (e.g., brass, stainless steel), and compliance with industry standards for specific applications.
Products Under This Code
Silicone hose assemblies with fittings, EPDM tubing with connectors, natural rubber pipe with flanges, SBR hose with quick-connects, medical rubber tubing sets, fuel line hose assemblies, vacuum hose kits.
Real World Examples
Parker hose assemblies, Gates automotive hose kits, Continental ContiTech fitted hoses, Trelleborg industrial hose assemblies, Saint-Gobain medical tubing with connectors.
Common Misclassification
This code is often confused with 400911 (without fittings) or 400922 (reinforced with metal, with fittings), as the key distinction is the presence of fittings and absence of reinforcement.
Products Classified Under 4009.12
Industry
This code belongs to the Automotive & Vehicles industry.
Trade Overview
China, Germany, and the United States are leading exporters, while the United States, Mexico, and Canada are significant importers of these unreinforced rubber tubes and hoses with fittings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 400912?
HS code 400912 covers: Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, with fittings. This HS code covers vulcanised rubber tubing, piping, and hoses that are not reinforced or combined with other materials, but *include fittings*. The addition of fittings makes these products ready-to-use assemblies, simplifying installation and ensuring secure connections in various fluid and gas transfer systems. These pre-assembled rubber conduits are crucial in industries such as automotive, plumbing, medical, and general machinery. Major exporters typically include countries with advanced rubber processing and assembly capabilities, such as China, Germany, and the United States, which produce a wide range of these fitted rubber hoses. Importers are often end-users or distributors globally, particularly in regions with strong industrial and automotive sectors like the EU, North America, and Asia, seeking complete solutions. Key trade considerations include the specific rubber compound, inner diameter, wall thickness, pressure rating, type of fittings (e.g., brass, stainless steel), and compliance with industry standards for specific applications.
What products fall under HS code 400912?
Silicone hose assemblies with fittings, EPDM tubing with connectors, natural rubber pipe with flanges, SBR hose with quick-connects, medical rubber tubing sets, fuel line hose assemblies, vacuum hose kits.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 400912?
This code is often confused with 400911 (without fittings) or 400922 (reinforced with metal, with fittings), as the key distinction is the presence of fittings and absence of reinforcement.
How is HS code 400912 structured?
HS code 400912 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (40) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.