HS Code:
Brake hoses for vehicles classified under subheadings 8701.21 to 8701.29 (tractors), and headings 8702 (public transport vehicles), 8703 (passenger cars), 8704 (goods transport vehicles), 8705 (special purpose vehicles), and 8711 (motorcycles) fall under HS Code 4009.32. This category includes reinforced rubber hoses specifically designed for hydraulic brake systems, critical for vehicle safety and performance. These products are essential components in the automotive and motorcycle industries, ensuring effective braking mechanisms across a wide range of vehicles.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $1.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
$320 million USD
26.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$210 million USD
17.5% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$180 million USD
15.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$130 million USD
10.8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$90 million USD
7.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
6.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
15% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Japan EPA)
Rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs)
Increased need for specialized brake hoses compatible with regenerative braking systems, driving innovation and market growth.
2021-2023
Shift towards lightweight materials
Manufacturers are adopting advanced synthetic rubber and composite materials to reduce vehicle weight, affecting production costs and trade patterns.
2020-2022
Supply chain disruptions
Global shortages of raw materials like rubber and delays due to geopolitical tensions have led to price volatility and regional trade shifts.
2021-2022
The European Union introduced provisional anti-dumping duties ranging from 10-12% on brake hose imports from China to protect domestic manufacturers.
March 2023
This has led to a potential shift in sourcing to other Asian countries like Thailand and Vietnam, increasing costs for EU importers.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has reduced tariffs on automotive parts, including brake hoses, fostering regional trade.
July 2020 (ongoing impact in 2023)
Increased exports from Mexico to the US and Canada, strengthening North American supply chains.
Major manufacturers have introduced high-performance brake hoses with enhanced durability for electric and hybrid vehicles.
September 2022
This development is expected to drive demand in the EV sector, particularly in markets like the EU and China.