Unvulcanized Natural Rubber Hose Sections from Japan
Pre-formed tubular hose sections of unvulcanized natural rubber for industrial hose production. HTS 4006.90.10.00 as 'tubes' of unvulcanized natural rubber.
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
• Document as uncompounded per note 5(a) to stay in 4006; test for vulcanizing agents
• Pitfall: textile-reinforced hoses may shift to 4010 if coated