Rubber Core Yarn Thread from Japan
Vulcanized rubber core thread with minimal textile wrap for hosiery production. Rubber provides essential elasticity, classified under 4007 before full yarn integration.
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
• Rubber content declaration (>50%) critical for Chapter 40 retention
• Spooling specs must show continuous rubber core
• Avoid over-wrapping that triggers 5604 textile classification