Unvulcanized Natural Rubber Profile Strips from China
Profile-shaped strips of unvulcanized natural rubber, such as U-channels or T-sections, for molding into seals. Classified in HTS 4006.90.10.00 as 'profile shapes' of unvulcanized natural rubber, excluding vulcanized or primary bulk forms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm no vulcanizing agents added per chapter note 5 to avoid reclassification; label clearly as unvulcanized natural rubber
• Watch for misdeclaration as synthetic rubber under 4006.90.50