Butyl Rubber Glazing Sealant from Japan
Butyl rubber glazing sealant is a non-hardening mastic tape or compound for insulating glass units. Its dead-soft properties seal edges permanently under HTS 3214.10.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide rubber content analysis to confirm mastic vs polymer classification
• Include compatibility certificates for PVC and aluminum spacers
• Declare tape vs compound form explicitly in entry documents