Nitrile Rubber Strip 0.5mm Wide Roll from Japan
Narrow 0.5mm thick continuous strip of vulcanized nitrile (NBR) rubber in roll form, cut to rectangular cross-section, noncellular. Falls under HTS 4008.21.00.00 as 'strip' of vulcanized noncellular rubber, simply cut without further shaping, used for sealing and insulation.
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
• Confirm strip width exceeds thread dimensions (>5mm cross-section) per Chapter Note 6 to avoid reclassification
• Document roll length and uniform rectangular cut to qualify as 'strip' rather than profile
• Test for cellular content; foamed strips go to 4008.31