Unvulcanized Nitrile Rubber Tubes from Japan
Extruded tubes of unvulcanized nitrile rubber for oil-resistant hose linings. Under HTS 4006.90.50.00 as tubes of unvulcanized rubber.
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
• Provide oil swell test data confirming nitrile composition and raw state
• Declare inner diameter specs to verify tube vs rod classification
• Avoid brake hose classification by excluding vehicle end-use declaration