Marine Hatch Seal Profile from Japan
Extruded vulcanized noncellular rubber profiles for sealing boat hatches against water ingress. HTS 4008.29.20.00 applies to these profile shapes meeting chapter form criteria.
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
• Test for UV resistance but confirm raw character retained
• Document as general-purpose profiles, not vessel-specific