4009.12.00.20 - Brake hoses for the vehicles of subheadings 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29 or headings 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705 or 8711

This HTS category encompasses brake hoses specifically designed for use in certain motor vehicles. These hoses are manufactured from vulcanized rubber and may include integrated fittings such as joints, elbows, or flanges. The critical defining characteristic is their application within the braking systems of vehicles falling under subheadings 8701.21 through 8701.29, or headings 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705, or 8711. This includes a wide range of vehicles from tractors and trucks to passenger cars, special purpose vehicles, and motorcycles.

The distinction between this subcategory and its sibling, 4009.12.00.50 ("Other"), lies in the specific intended use. While both relate to tubes, pipes, and hoses of vulcanized rubber with fittings, this particular classification is exclusively for those identified as brake hoses for the specified vehicle types. The "Other" category would encompass similarly constructed hoses with fittings but intended for different applications.

As this node is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification relies entirely on the precise definition of "brake hoses" for the listed vehicle categories and the presence of any associated fittings. When classifying goods under this code, professionals should verify both the material construction (vulcanized rubber) and the explicit intended function as a component in the braking system of the designated vehicles.