Flexible Abrasive Strips for Hand Sanding
Flexible strips coated with silicon carbide on a latex-impregnated backing, used for hand profiling in boat building. The latex base is 'other materials' under tariff item 6805.30.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify the latex backing material in the product documentation
• If the strips are cut to shape, they are still covered by this tariff item
• Ensure the product is not considered a hand tool, which would fall under Chapter 82
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