Product classification
HS code for Industrial rubber hose: 4009.32
Rubber, vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with textile materials, with fittings.
Classification of industrial rubber hose under HS 4009.32
Industrial rubber hoses are classified under HS code 4009.32 based on the material composition of the tubing and the specific nature of its reinforcement. Chapter 40 of the Harmonized System covers rubber and articles thereof, with heading 4009 specifically dedicated to tubes, pipes, and hoses of vulcanized rubber (other than hard rubber). The classification 4009.32 is applied when the hose is reinforced or otherwise combined only with textile materials and is equipped with fittings. The term \"fittings\" refers to attachments such as joints, elbows, or flanges that allow the hose to be connected to machinery or other piping systems. The classification process requires a technical assessment to ensure that no metal or plastic reinforcement is present, as the presence of such materials would trigger a shift to different subheadings within the same group.
- Covers
- Textile-braided industrial water hoses with couplings
- Reinforced rubber air hoses with attached nozzles
- Fabric-reinforced fuel hoses with end connectors
- Hydraulic rubber hoses with textile plies and fittings
- Pneumatic tool hoses with integrated connectors
- Also under 4009.32
- Gates Barricade Fuel Injection Hose Assembly
- Parker 301SN Hydraulic Hose Assembly
- Continental ContiTech Air Brake Hose Assembly
- Eaton Synflex 3000 Series Assembly
Codes often confused with 4009.32
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 4009.31, which covers textile-reinforced hoses that do not have fittings. Additionally, 4009.42 is often mistakenly used; this code is for hoses reinforced with materials other than textile or metal (such as plastics) that include fittings. If the hose is reinforced with steel wire or metal mesh, it must be classified under 4009.22. Importers must distinguish between the reinforcement material and the presence of end-attachments to select the correct code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 400932 (the code used for industrial rubber hose), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 400932 (the code used for industrial rubber hose) in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 32% 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 400932, not only industrial rubber hose.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mexico $519M 22% of world exports
- 2 Czechia $196M 8.2% of world exports
- 3 China $193M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $736M 32% of world imports
- 2 Germany $247M 11% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $154M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $2.3B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 rubber hose
Brazil splits HS 4009.32 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4009.32.10Textile-only fitted rubber hoses, burst 17.3 MPa+
- 4009.32.90Textile-only fitted rubber hoses, under 17.3 MPa
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about industrial rubber hose
What is the HS code for Industrial rubber hose?
The HS code for Industrial rubber hose is 400932 (Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with textile materials, with fittings). The HS code for vulcanized rubber hoses reinforced only with textile materials and equipped with fittings is 4009.32.
How do I classify Industrial rubber hose for customs?
Industrial rubber hose is classified under HS code 400932 — Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with textile materials, with fittings. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What qualifies as a fitting under this HS code?
Fittings include any permanent or semi-permanent attachment like bolts, flanges, or quick-connect couplings used to link the hose to a system.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial rubber hose (HS 400932)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 400932 (the code used for industrial rubber hose) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($519M, 22% of world exports), Czechia ($196M) and China ($193M). World exports came to about $2.4B, 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 rubber hose (HS 400932)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 400932 (the code used for industrial rubber hose) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($736M, 32% of world imports), Germany ($247M) and Mexico ($154M). World imports came to about $2.3B, 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 rubber hose the same in all countries?
The base HS code 400932 for Industrial rubber 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 rubber hose in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 400932 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for industrial rubber hose depends on the product's details: 4009.32.10 (Textile-only fitted rubber hoses, burst 17.3 MPa+), 4009.32.90 (Textile-only fitted rubber hoses, under 17.3 MPa).