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Natural Rubber Cellular Bumper Profile from Japan

D-shaped foamed natural rubber profiles for machinery bumpers and protective guards. HTS 4008.19.20.00 as profile shapes of cellular vulcanized natural rubber, not simple strip.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify rebound resilience >50% for cellular rubber verification

• Avoid pre-cut lengths that suggest 'articles' classification

• Include UL94 flammability ratings for safety compliance