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%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
• Rubber content declaration (>50%) critical for Chapter 40 retention
• Spooling specs must show continuous rubber core
• Avoid over-wrapping that triggers 5604 textile classification