Natural Rubber Carbon Black Bale Compound from Japan
Smoked sheet natural rubber bales compounded with carbon black for general molding, in bulk primary bale form. Falls under HTS 4005.10.00.00 for unvulcanized rubber compounded with carbon black, excluding textile or vulcanized exclusions.
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 Mooney viscosity to confirm unvulcanized status during customs exam
• Avoid co-mingling with scrap rubber to prevent 4004 reclassification
• Document source rubber type (TSR vs RSS) for accurate natural rubber declaration