Unvulcanized Rubber Ring Blanks for Bearings from Japan
Annular ring shapes of unvulcanized rubber for bearing seals, pre-molded before final cure. Classified as other articles (rings) under HTS 4006.90.50.00.
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
• Include mold cavity specs showing ring geometry beyond simple discs
• Certify no metal inserts, as parts of machines would go to Chapter 84/85
• Test for essential raw character per note 5(b) additives limitation