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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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