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Natural Rubber Bicycle Rim Tape

A strip made from natural rubber designed to protect bicycle inner tubes from spoke holes and rim damage. This product is manufactured for use in bicycle wheel assembly, satisfying the tariff item's condition for use in the manufacture of bicycles or bicycle wheels.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

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4012.90.90Higher: 6.5% vs Free

If the tape is sold for consumer repair or replacement

The manufacturing-use condition is not satisfied, so the 'other' tariff item applies.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide evidence of intended use in bicycle or bicycle wheel manufacturing, such as purchase orders from bicycle manufacturers

• Keep end-use certificates for CBSA inspection

• Confirm the strip is natural rubber, as synthetic rubber strips are not covered by this item

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