Unvulcanized Natural Rubber Washer Blanks

Flat ring 'discs' of unvulcanized natural rubber for compression into washers. Classified as 'rings/articles' in HTS 4006.90.10.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4006.10.00.00Lower: 20.4% vs 35%

If rectangular sheet stock cut later

If imported as rectangular sheet for later ring-cutting, it's 4006.10 per note 7.

4016.93Lower: 12.5% vs 35%

If vulcanized into finished washers

Finished vulcanized rubber gaskets/washers are 'other articles' in 4016.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Prove not 'sheet' by non-rectangular shape; include CAD drawings

β€’ Ensure no hard rubber (electrical appliances excluded per note 2(d))

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