Unvulcanized Natural Rubber O-Ring Blanks from Germany
Ring-shaped blanks of unvulcanized natural rubber for molding into seals. Falls under HTS 4006.90.10.00 as 'rings' (articles) of unvulcanized natural rubber.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Certify as natural rubber only (no synthetics mixed); distinguish from pre-vulcanized latex items
• Pitfall: oversized threads (>5mm cross-section) reclassify per note 6