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Vulcanized Rubber Hair Tie Cord from Japan

Elastic vulcanized rubber cord cut into loops for hair accessories. Natural rubber base, fully vulcanized, classified under 4007 as vulcanized cord.

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

• Consumer packaging requires CPSIA labeling if child-targeted

• Prevent 9615 classification by selling as bulk cord, not finished bands

• Allergen warnings for natural rubber latex mandatory