Unvulcanized Nitrile Rubber Plates from Japan
Rectangular plates of nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) compound, unvulcanized, used in gasket production for oil-resistant applications. Classified under HTS 4005.91.00.00 for compounded unvulcanized rubber in plate form, excluding vulcanized or further worked products.
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
• Ensure documentation specifies 'unvulcanized compounded rubber' to distinguish from vulcanized plates
• Check for prohibited additives like excess plasticizers that could shift classification to heading 4001 exclusions
• Use rectangular uncut plates to stay within 'plates, sheets, strip' definition; avoid pre-cut shapes