Oil Seal Rubber Scrap from Japan
Scrap from molding and trimming rubber oil seals for engines, irregular shapes not usable as seals. Manufacturing waste per HTS 4004.00.00.00.
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
• Oil content analysis mandatory; high petroleum may classify as hazardous
• Batch traceability from specific mold runs strengthens claims
• Avoid mixing with metal inserts, which complicates declaration