HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
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8548000000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8307103000 | Doc | 58.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8307106000 | Doc | 58.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8308909000 | Doc | 57.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8308903000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
4016996010 | Doc | 57.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
4016995500 | Doc | 57.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
4006100000 | Doc | 40.4% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
4006905000 | Doc | 57.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
6217909075 | Doc | 52.1% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
6217909085 | Doc | 52.1% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Rotary Line Cover
A rotary line cover, also known as a hose reel cover or cable reel cover, is a protective housing designed to enclose and shield flexible hoses or cables wound around a reel. These covers are commonly used in industrial, commercial, and residential settings to maintain the condition and prolong the lifespan of lines, while also improving safety and organization.
Material
Rotary line covers are constructed from a variety of materials, selected based on the environment and application requirements. Common materials include:
- Polypropylene (PP): Lightweight, cost-effective, and resistant to many chemicals. Suitable for general-purpose applications.
- Polyethylene (PE): Offers good impact resistance and flexibility. Often used for lower-temperature applications.
- ABS Plastic: Provides a balance of strength, rigidity, and impact resistance. Suitable for more demanding environments.
- Metal (Steel, Stainless Steel): Used in heavy-duty applications requiring high strength, durability, and resistance to extreme temperatures or corrosive environments. Stainless steel is preferred for applications requiring corrosion resistance.
- PVC: Offers good chemical resistance and weatherability.
Purpose
The primary purposes of a rotary line cover are:
- Protection: Shields hoses and cables from physical damage (abrasion, impact), UV radiation, weather elements (rain, snow, ice), and contaminants (dirt, dust, chemicals).
- Safety: Reduces tripping hazards by containing coiled lines and preventing entanglement. Can also protect personnel from contact with potentially hazardous substances carried by the line.
- Organization: Keeps lines neatly coiled and stored, improving workspace organization and efficiency.
- Lifespan Extension: Protects lines from degradation, extending their service life and reducing replacement costs.
Function
Rotary line covers typically function by:
- Enclosure: Providing a fully or partially enclosed space for the coiled line.
- Rotation: Allowing the reel to rotate freely, facilitating easy winding and unwinding of the line.
- Access: Offering a means of accessing the line for connection and disconnection. This can be through openings, covers, or removable sections.
- Mounting: Being securely mounted to a wall, floor, ceiling, or mobile platform.
Usage Scenarios
- Industrial Facilities: Protecting air hoses, water hoses, hydraulic hoses, and cables in manufacturing plants, workshops, and warehouses.
- Commercial Buildings: Containing garden hoses, pressure washer hoses, and electrical cables in landscaping, maintenance, and cleaning applications.
- Fire Departments: Housing fire hoses for organized storage and rapid deployment.
- Construction Sites: Protecting hoses and cables from damage in harsh environments.
- Marine Applications: Containing anchor lines, dock lines, and electrical cables on boats and docks.
- Residential Use: Storing garden hoses, extension cords, and other outdoor lines.
Common Types
- Manual Hose Reels with Covers: Reels that are wound and unwound by hand, with a cover to protect the coiled line.
- Spring-Retractable Hose Reels with Covers: Reels that automatically rewind the line when pulled, with a cover for protection.
- Electric Hose Reels with Covers: Reels powered by an electric motor for easy winding and unwinding of large or heavy lines, often with covers.
- Stationary Hose Reels with Covers: Reels permanently mounted in a fixed location.
- Portable Hose Reels with Covers: Reels mounted on a wheeled cart for easy movement.
- Open-Type Covers: Covers that provide partial enclosure, allowing some visibility of the line.
- Closed-Type Covers: Fully enclosed covers that offer maximum protection.
Based on the provided information, the following HS codes may be relevant to “rotary line cover”:
- 8548.00.00.00: This HS code covers Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter. This could apply if the rotary line cover is an electrical component used in machinery. The tax detail indicates a basic tariff of 0.0%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and an additional tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tax of 55.0%.
- 4016.99.60.10: This HS code covers Other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber: Other: Other: Other: Mechanical articles for motor vehicles. If the rotary line cover is made of vulcanized rubber and used as a mechanical part in motor vehicles, this HS code may be applicable. The tax detail indicates a basic tariff of 2.5%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and an additional tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tax of 57.5%.
- 4016.99.55.00: This HS code covers Other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber: Other: Other: Other: Vibration control goods of a kind used in the vehicles of headings 8701 through 8705. If the rotary line cover is made of vulcanized rubber and functions as a vibration control component in vehicles, this HS code may be applicable. The tax detail indicates a basic tariff of 2.5%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and an additional tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tax of 57.5%.
Regarding HS codes 4016.99.60.10 and 4016.99.55.00, please note that the material is specified as vulcanized rubber. Verification of the material composition may be required during customs clearance.