Unvulcanized Natural Rubber Profile Strips from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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