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Plastic Bungee Cords 12-Inch from Japan

Short elastic cords made entirely from plastic polymers with looped ends for tying down loads. Falls under HTS 3926.90.99.05 as wholly plastic elastic bands per Chapter 39 notes on polymer content predominance.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Test for 95% single polymer content; copolymers must meet specific subheading rules

• Specify uncoated and without hooks to stay in elastic bands category