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