Unvulcanized Rubber Conveyor Belt Blanks from Japan
Calendered unvulcanized rubber sheets cut to width for conveyor belting, before textile lamination. Under HTS 4006.90.50.00 as other forms/articles, not simple sheets.
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
• Document calendering process and cut dimensions to justify 'other forms' status
• Ensure no rubber thread >5mm cross-section per chapter note 6
• Distinguish from heading 4010 textile-rubber belting which requires impregnation