Vulcanized Rubber Sewing Elastic Cord from Japan
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.
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 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