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Vulcanized Rubber Sewing Elastic Cord

Narrow vulcanized rubber cord for insertion in sewing operations, creating elastic channels in clothing. Produced from natural rubber latex, fully vulcanized, and falls squarely under 4007 as specialized rubber thread/cord.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5903.90.20.00Same rate: 37.5%

If textile base coated with rubber

Textile fabric impregnated or coated with rubber goes to Chapter 59.

4004.00.00.00Same rate: 37.5%

If waste trimmings from manufacturing

Chapter note 6 defines manufacturing scrap as waste/parings in 4004.

6117.80.95Lower: 34.6% vs 37.5%

If knitted into garment parts

Knitted or crocheted apparel accessories shift to Chapter 61.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide fiber content breakdown; ensure rubber >95% to avoid textile chapter

• Customs may require stretch test verification matching chapter note specs

• Package separately from textile components to prevent set classification