Vulcanized Natural Rubber Sheet 1mm Thick from Japan
A flat, uncut rectangular sheet of noncellular vulcanized natural rubber, 1mm thick and typically 1m x 1m in size. It falls under HTS 4008.21.00.00 as it is a simple rectangular sheet of vulcanized noncellular rubber, not further cut to shape or surface-worked beyond basic processing. These sheets are used for gaskets, liners, and industrial seals.
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
• Verify the rubber is noncellular (no foam structure) via density testing to confirm classification under 4008.21
• Provide mill test certificates showing vulcanization and composition to avoid misclassification as unvulcanized rubber (4002)
• Ensure sheets are rectangular and not custom-cut to article shapes, which would shift to heading 4016