Unvulcanized Natural Rubber Tubing from Japan
Flexible tubing made from unvulcanized natural rubber in continuous lengths, used in manufacturing processes before vulcanization. It falls under HTS 4006.90.10.00 as 'tubes' of unvulcanized natural rubber, distinct from vulcanized forms or primary shapes in earlier headings. This form allows easy shaping during final production.
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
• Verify the rubber is truly unvulcanized through lab testing, as vulcanized forms shift to heading 4008; provide certificates of analysis confirming natural rubber content without vulcanizing agents
• Ensure documentation distinguishes from latex (4001) or sheets (4006.10)