Product classification
HS code for Unreinforced rubber hose: 4009.11
Rubber, vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings.
Classification of unreinforced rubber hose under HS 4009.11
Unreinforced rubber hoses are classified under HS code 4009.11. This classification is found in Chapter 40, which covers rubber and articles thereof. Heading 4009 is designated for tubes, pipes, and hoses of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber. The subheading 4009.11 specifically identifies products that are not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials (such as metal or textile reinforcements) and are presented without fittings (such as joints, elbows, or flanges). The material must be vulcanized rubber, which has undergone a chemical process to improve its elasticity and durability. 'Unreinforced' means the hose consists entirely of vulcanized rubber without any internal or external layers of metal, textile fibers, or glass fibers added to increase pressure resistance. 'Without fittings' means the hose does not have attached connectors. If the hose were made of unvulcanized rubber, it would be classified elsewhere in Chapter 40, typically under heading 4005 or 4008. This code is commonly used for simple vacuum lines, low-pressure drain hoses, and basic industrial tubing where high-pressure reinforcement is unnecessary. The classification relies on the physical structure of the hose and the absence of secondary materials.
- Covers
- Pure vulcanized rubber tubing
- Unreinforced automotive rubber vacuum hoses
- Industrial rubber pipes without textile braiding
- Flexible rubber sleeves without fittings
- Non-reinforced rubber fuel lines (without connectors)
- Also under 4009.11
- Parker unreinforced rubber tubing
- Gates general purpose hose
- Continental ContiTech rubber pipe
- Trelleborg unreinforced rubber hose
- Saint-Gobain silicone tubing.
Codes often confused with 4009.11
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 4009.12, which covers unreinforced hoses that are imported with fittings attached. It is also confused with 4009.21, which applies to hoses reinforced with metal. If the hose is made of plastic rather than rubber, it must be classified under heading 3917.
Top exporters and importers of HS 400911 (the code used for unreinforced rubber hose), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 400911 (the code used for unreinforced rubber hose) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 400911, not only unreinforced rubber hose.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $255M 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $155M 12% of world exports
- 3 United States $151M 12% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $154M 11% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $148M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $78M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 code for unreinforced rubber hose
Brazil classifies unreinforced rubber hose under NCM 4009.11.00: HS 4009.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about unreinforced rubber hose
What is the HS code for Unreinforced rubber hose?
The HS code for Unreinforced rubber hose is 400911 (Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings). The HS code for unreinforced vulcanized rubber hoses without fittings is 4009.11.
How do I classify Unreinforced rubber hose for customs?
Unreinforced rubber hose is classified under HS code 400911 — Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include hoses with metal braiding?
No, hoses with metal reinforcement are classified under subheading 4009.21 or 4009.22, depending on whether they have fittings.
Which countries are the top exporters of unreinforced rubber hose (HS 400911)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 400911 (the code used for unreinforced rubber hose) in UN Comtrade data were China ($255M, 20% of world exports), Germany ($155M) and the United States ($151M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 unreinforced rubber hose (HS 400911)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 400911 (the code used for unreinforced rubber hose) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($154M, 11% of world imports), Mexico ($148M) and Germany ($78M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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.
Is the HS code for Unreinforced rubber hose the same in all countries?
The base HS code 400911 for Unreinforced 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 unreinforced rubber hose in Brazil?
In Brazil, unreinforced rubber hose (HS 400911) is classified under NCM 4009.11.00.