4009.22.00.50 - Other

This HTS category, 4009.22.00.50, specifically covers tubes, pipes, and hoses made from vulcanized rubber, which are reinforced or otherwise combined with metal. The key characteristic is the presence of metal reinforcement or integration within the rubber structure. These items are also fitted with joints, elbows, flanges, or other connectors that facilitate their installation and use in various systems.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling, 4009.22.00.20, by the absence of a specific application. While 4009.22.00.20 is narrowly defined for brake hoses used in particular vehicle types, this category, "Other," serves as a residual classification for all other metal-reinforced and fitted rubber hoses that do not meet the specific criteria of the brake hose subheading. Therefore, it encompasses a broader range of industrial, automotive (excluding specific brake hoses), or other applications where metal-reinforced, fitted rubber hoses are utilized.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, this category does not have further subcategories. The classification hinges on the combination of vulcanized rubber, metal reinforcement or combination, and the presence of fittings. Therefore, any item meeting these criteria and not specifically classified under a more detailed subheading will fall into this residual "Other" classification.