Silicone Rubber Solution for Mold Release from Japan
Liquid silicone rubber solution (polysiloxane-based), compounded unvulcanized for mold release agents. HTS 4005.20.00.00 covers such synthetic rubber solutions in primary form.
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 vulcanization test compliance per synthetic rubber definition
• Document silicone content meets Chapter 40 rubber criteria
• Avoid classification as lubricant if rubber predominates