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Unvulcanized Natural Rubber O-Ring Blanks from Japan

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 — 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

Certify as natural rubber only (no synthetics mixed); distinguish from pre-vulcanized latex items

Pitfall: oversized threads (>5mm cross-section) reclassify per note 6