Cellular Natural Rubber Gasketing Strip from Japan
Vulcanized foam strip of natural rubber, simply cut to rectangular profile for machinery seals. Classified in HTS 4008.11.10.00 as cellular strip of vulcanized natural rubber per Chapter 40 definitions for unworked shapes.
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
• Label with natural rubber content and cellular density to avoid misclassification as solid rubber
• Avoid surface printing beyond identification; excessive working shifts to 4016
• Use ISO 2230 testing to prove vulcanized cellular structure compliant with notes