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%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
• 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