Neoprene Rubber Strip 5cm Wide from Japan
A continuous rectangular strip of noncellular vulcanized polychloroprene (neoprene) rubber, 5cm wide x 2mm thick, supplied in rolls or cut lengths. Classified in HTS 4008.29.4000 as 'strip' of noncellular rubber, simply cut to rectangular shape without profile or further working. Used for weatherstripping and conveyor edging.
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
• Include chemical composition report confirming synthetic rubber and noncellular nature to distinguish from latex or primary forms
• Specify 'vulcanized strip, rectangular cross-section' in invoices; pitfall is confusing with profile shapes under 4008.70
• Check for oil-extended variants which may still qualify under 4008 if retaining raw material character