Industrial Conveyor Belt Rubber Parings from Japan
Parings and trimmings of unvulcanized or vulcanized rubber from cutting conveyor belts to size during manufacturing. These irregular pieces are not usable as belting due to shape and edges, fitting HTS 4004.00.00.00 for rubber waste from working rubber goods.
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
• Include manufacturing process affidavits proving parings from legitimate production runs, not dismantled used belts
• Test for fiber contamination from textile-impregnated belts; declare accurately to avoid reclassification