Unvulcanized SBR Rubber Strips from Japan
Narrow strips of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) compound, unvulcanized, in rectangular shape for tire manufacturing or conveyor belting base. HTS 4005.91.00.00 covers such unvulcanized compounded rubber strips, simply cut to rectangular shape without further working.
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
• Confirm strip width and form meet 'simply cut to rectangular shape' criteria to avoid heading 4008 profile shapes
• Include certificates of analysis showing no vulcanizing agents for CBP verification
• Package in bulk rolls without retail packaging to maintain primary form status