Plastic Rubber Bands for Office Use from Japan
These are elastic bands made wholly of plastic polymers, primarily used for bundling documents, papers, and small office supplies. They fall under HTS 3926.90.99.05 as they are other articles of plastics classified as elastic bands, meeting the polymer composition requirements of Chapter 39 subheading notes where the predominant monomer unit defines classification.
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
• Verify the plastic composition meets Chapter 39 notes, with the named polymer contributing 95% or more by weight to avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed material specs and test reports confirming wholly plastic construction without rubber or other materials