Foamed Natural Rubber Sealing Strip from Japan
Rectangular strip of cellular vulcanized natural rubber for door seals. Under HTS 4008.11.10.00 for unworked cellular strip of natural rubber.
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 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