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Hose Connector

A hose connector is a fitting used to join two sections of hose together, or to connect a hose to a tap, valve, or other fitting. They facilitate the transfer of fluids – typically water, but also air, chemicals, or other substances – through hose systems.

Materials

Hose connectors are manufactured from a variety of materials, selected based on the intended application and the fluid being conveyed. Common materials include:

• Brass: A widely used material due to its corrosion resistance, durability, and ability to withstand moderate temperatures and pressures. Often used in garden hose fittings and potable water systems.
• Stainless Steel: Offers superior corrosion resistance, high strength, and the ability to handle high temperatures and pressures. Commonly found in industrial applications, marine environments, and applications requiring hygienic connections.
• Plastic (PVC, Polypropylene, Nylon): Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and cost-effective. Suitable for lower-pressure applications like garden hoses, irrigation systems, and chemical transfer where compatibility with the fluid is assured.
• Aluminum: Lightweight and corrosion-resistant, but generally less durable than brass or stainless steel. Used in some specialized applications.
• Steel (Carbon Steel, Galvanized Steel): High strength and durability, often used in industrial applications, but susceptible to corrosion if not properly coated or treated.

Purpose & Function

The primary purpose of a hose connector is to create a secure and leak-proof connection between hose sections or between a hose and another fitting. They function by:

• Providing a mechanical seal: Connectors typically use threads, clamps, or compression fittings to create a tight seal that prevents fluid leakage.
• Facilitating flow: The internal diameter of the connector is designed to minimize flow restriction.
• Enabling quick connection/disconnection: Many connectors are designed for easy and rapid assembly and disassembly.
• Adapting hose sizes/types: Connectors can be used to join hoses of different diameters or to connect hoses to fittings with different thread types.

Usage Scenarios

Hose connectors are employed in a wide range of applications:

• Gardening & Lawn Care: Connecting garden hoses to taps, sprinklers, nozzles, and other gardening tools.
• Irrigation Systems: Joining sections of irrigation tubing, connecting to sprinkler heads, and regulating water flow.
• Automotive: Connecting coolant hoses, fuel lines, and air conditioning hoses.
• Industrial Applications: Chemical transfer, water pumping, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic applications.
• Marine Applications: Connecting bilge pumps, water intakes, and fuel lines.
• Construction: Connecting water lines for concrete mixing, dust control, and other construction tasks.
• Household: Washing machines, dishwashers, and other appliances that use hoses.

Common Types

• Hose Barb Connectors: Feature a barbed exterior for a tight fit within a hose. Often used with clamps for added security.
• NPT (National Pipe Thread) Connectors: Utilize tapered threads for a self-sealing connection. Commonly used in water and gas applications. Male and Female variants exist.
• JIC (Joint Industry Council) Connectors: Utilize straight threads and an O-ring seal. Commonly used in hydraulic systems.
• Camlock Connectors (Quick Connect Couplings): Provide a fast and secure connection using a cam lever mechanism. Commonly used in industrial applications for transferring liquids.
• Storz Connectors: A quick-disconnect coupling system widely used by fire departments.
• Garden Hose Couplings: Typically brass fittings with a simple threaded connection.
• Reducing Connectors: Used to join hoses of different diameters.
• Swivel Connectors: Allow for rotation of the hose connection, preventing twisting and kinking.
• Adaptors: Used to connect hoses to fittings with different thread types or connection styles.

Based on the provided information, the following HS codes may be relevant to “hose connector”:

• 4009120050: Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, with or without their fittings (for example, joints, elbows, flanges): Not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials: With fittings Other. This HS code covers vulcanized rubber hoses with fittings, potentially including hose connectors.

  • Chapter 40: Rubber and articles thereof.
  • Heading 4009: Tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber.
  • Subheading 400912: Not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials: With fittings.
  • Subheading 4009120050: Other.

• 3917400095: Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics: Fittings Other. This HS code covers plastic hose fittings, which could include hose connectors.

  • Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • Heading 3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings therefor.
  • Subheading 391740: Fittings.
  • Subheading 3917400095: Other.

• 7307995015: Tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel: Other: Other: Other Of iron or nonalloy steel: Nipples. This HS code covers iron or steel tube fittings, potentially including hose connectors if made of these materials.

  • Chapter 73: Iron or steel articles.
  • Heading 7307: Tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves).
  • Subheading 730799: Other.
  • Subheading 73079950: Other.
  • Subheading 7307995015: Other Of iron or nonalloy steel: Nipples.

• 7307995045: Tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel: Other: Other: Other Of iron or nonalloy steel: Other. This HS code covers other iron or steel tube fittings, potentially including hose connectors if made of these materials.

  • Chapter 73: Iron or steel articles.
  • Heading 7307: Tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves).
  • Subheading 730799: Other.
  • Subheading 73079950: Other.
  • Subheading 7307995045: Other Of iron or nonalloy steel: Other.

Regarding HS codes 7307995015 and 7307995045, please note the 25%加征关税 and 30%加征关税 applicable to steel, aluminum products after 2025.4.2. The total tax rate is 84.3%.