Product classification
HS code for Industrial hose: 4009.42
Rubber, vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined with materials other than metal or textiles, with fittings.
Classification of industrial hose under HS 4009.42
Industrial hoses classified under HS code 4009.42 are defined as tubing, piping, and hoses made of vulcanized rubber (excluding hard rubber). The classification is determined by three primary factors: the material composition, the reinforcement type, and the presence of fittings. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 40 covers rubber and articles thereof. Heading 4009 specifically addresses tubes and pipes of vulcanized rubber. The subheading 4009.42 is reserved for products that are reinforced or otherwise combined with materials other than metal or textiles—such as glass fibers, plastics, or mineral substances—and are imported or exported with fittings already attached. This classification ensures that complex industrial assemblies used for fluid or gas transfer are categorized based on their structural integrity and readiness for installation. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, the specific combination of non-metallic reinforcement and the inclusion of end-fittings (like flanges or couplings) necessitates this specific code.
- Covers
- Reinforced rubber hydraulic hoses with attached couplings
- Glass-fiber reinforced rubber fuel lines with connectors
- Plastic-mesh reinforced industrial rubber hoses with fittings
- Pneumatic rubber hoses reinforced with synthetic resins and end-valves
- High-pressure rubber tubing with non-textile reinforcement and permanent fittings
- Also under 4009.42
- Swagelok PTFE-lined hose assemblies
- Parker Parflex 520N Assemblies
- Gates MegaFlex Hose Assemblies
- Eaton Aeroquip AQP Assemblies
Codes often confused with 4009.42
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 4009.12, which covers rubber hoses with fittings but without any reinforcement. It is also often mixed up with 4009.22 (metal reinforcement with fittings) and 4009.32 (textile reinforcement with fittings). Furthermore, if the hose is made primarily of plastics rather than vulcanized rubber, it must be classified under heading 3917. The presence of fittings is the critical divider between 4009.41 (without fittings) and 4009.42 (with fittings).
Top exporters and importers of HS 400942 (the code used for industrial hose), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 400942 (the code used for industrial hose) in UN Comtrade data was Bulgaria, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 400942, not only industrial hose.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Bulgaria $260M 13% of world exports
- 2 Poland $244M 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $161M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $220M 12% of world imports
- 2 United States $174M 9.7% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$88M 4.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for industrial hose
Brazil splits HS 4009.42 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4009.42.10Fitted rubber hoses, other materials, 17.3 MPa+
- 4009.42.90Fitted rubber hoses, other materials, sub-17.3 MPa
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about industrial hose
What is the HS code for Industrial hose?
The HS code for Industrial hose is 400942 (Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined with materials other than metal or textiles, with fittings). The HS code for industrial hoses made of vulcanized rubber, reinforced with materials other than metal or textiles, and equipped with fittings is 4009.42.
How do I classify Industrial hose for customs?
Industrial hose is classified under HS code 400942 — Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined with materials other than metal or textiles, with fittings. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include hoses reinforced with steel wire?
No, hoses reinforced with steel wire or other metal materials are classified under HS code 4009.22 if they have fittings, or 4009.21 if they do not.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial hose (HS 400942)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 400942 (the code used for industrial hose) in UN Comtrade data were Bulgaria ($260M, 13% of world exports), Poland ($244M) and Germany ($161M). World exports came to about $2.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of industrial hose (HS 400942)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 400942 (the code used for industrial hose) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($220M, 12% of world imports), the United States ($174M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $88M). World imports came to about $1.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Industrial hose the same in all countries?
The base HS code 400942 for Industrial hose is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for industrial hose in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 400942 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for industrial hose depends on the product's details: 4009.42.10 (Fitted rubber hoses, other materials, 17.3 MPa+), 4009.42.90 (Fitted rubber hoses, other materials, sub-17.3 MPa).