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%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
• 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)