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Velox Natural Rubber Bicycle Rim Tape

This is Velox classic cloth-backed natural rubber rim tape for bikes, providing protection against spoke punctures. It falls under tariff item 4012.90.10 as rimtape (tire flaps) for use in the manufacture of bicycles or bicycle wheels, as it is a rubber strip for bicycle rims.

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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4012.90.90Higher: 6.5% vs Free

If the tape is for non-bicycle rims

The 'Other' item covers rim tape for other applications.

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Related Products under Tariff item 4012.90.10

Challenge Tires Natural Rubber Rim Strips

These are natural rubber rim strips designed for gravel and road bicycle rims, providing a protective layer between the rim and inner tube to prevent punctures from spoke holes. They are classified under tariff item 4012.90.10 as rimtape (tire flaps) specifically for use in the manufacture of bicycles or bicycle wheels, as they are made of rubber and serve this distinct purpose.

ContiTech Natural Rubber Bicycle Rim Strips

These are branded natural rubber rim strips for high-performance bicycles, designed to cushion rims against spoke penetration and protect inner tubes. They fall under tariff item 4012.90.10 as rimtape (tire flaps) for use in the manufacture of bicycles or bicycle wheels, given their specific application and rubber composition.

Kenda Natural Rubber Bicycle Rim Strips

These are Kenda brand rim strips made of natural rubber for mountain bike rims, providing protection against spoke punctures and rim damage. They are classified under tariff item 4012.90.10 as rimtape (tire flaps) for use in the manufacture of bicycles or bicycle wheels, as they are specifically designed for bicycle wheels.

Maxxis Natural Rubber Rim Protector Tape

These are Maxxis brand rim protector tape made from natural rubber, designed to protect MTB rims from spoke damage and punctures. They fall under tariff item 4012.90.10 as rimtape (tire flaps) for use in the manufacture of bicycles or bicycle wheels, given their specific application in bicycle wheel assembly.

Natural Rubber Bicycle Rim Tape

This is a strip made from natural rubber designed to protect bicycle inner tubes from spoke holes and rim damage. It is classified under tariff item 4012.90.10 as rimtape (tire flaps) for use in the manufacture of bicycles or bicycle wheels, as it is a rubber strip specifically for bicycle rims.

Panaracer Natural Rubber Bicycle Rim Protector

These are Panaracer rim protectors made of natural rubber to line bicycle rims and prevent punctures. They are classified under tariff item 4012.90.10 as rimtape (tire flaps) for use in the manufacture of bicycles or bicycle wheels, as they are specifically designed for bicycle wheel protection.