Unvulcanized Rubber Rods for Seal Extrusion from Japan
Straight cylindrical rods of unvulcanized rubber compound, extruded for cutting into seal preforms. Falls under HTS 4006.90.50.00 as rods of unvulcanized rubber, separate from primary bulk forms.
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
• Provide extrusion specs confirming regular geometric shape without further working
• Avoid declaring as profile shapes if cross-section exceeds simple rod geometry
• Confirm no vulcanization initiators present via certificate of analysis