Garnet Sanding Strips on Rubber Backing
Narrow sanding strips with natural garnet abrasive on flexible rubber backing, used for hand sanding curves and contours in furniture restoration. The rubber base is an 'other material' under heading 6805, so the product falls 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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- CBSA
CBSA FPA Risks (Soil) · Required
Canada Border Services Agency: CBSA CBSA FPA Risks (Soil) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 6801000000–6815919000).
- HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 6805300000; Equal To 6805300000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the backing is textile fabric
Textile-backed abrasives are classified under 6805.10.
If the strips are rigid and used as sharpening stones
Natural stone tools are classified under heading 6804.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly state the rubber backing material in the product description to avoid misclassification
• If the strips are cut to specific lengths for a machine, check if they qualify as machine parts
• Keep samples available for CBSA inspection if requested
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