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Foamed Natural Rubber Sealing Strip

Rectangular strip of cellular vulcanized natural rubber for door seals. Under HTS 4008.11.10.00 for unworked cellular strip of natural rubber.

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.

4009.42.00Lower: 22.5% vs 37.5%

If textile cord reinforced tubes

Reinforced rubber hoses/pipes with textile go to 4009, not basic shapes.

4015.90.00Higher: 41.5% vs 37.5%

If customized for apparel articles

Specialized rubber components for clothing excluded to Chapter 95 or relevant.

7607.20Higher: 50% vs 37.5%

If aluminum laminated backing

Metal-clad rubber sheets classify by predominant metal material in Chapter 76.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide affidavits confirming no Section XVI electrical appliance use exclusion

• Measure cross-section; >5mm threads become profiles under note 7

• Batch test for vulcanization agents to comply with note 5(a) compounding rules