Silicone Rubber Profile Strip Rectangular from Japan
High-temperature resistant rectangular strip (profile shape with straight edges) of noncellular vulcanized silicone rubber, 20mm x 5mm cross-section. HTS 4008.29.4000 covers other profile shapes of noncellular rubber simply cut to length. For gasketing in ovens and medical devices.
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 'non-profiled rectangular strip' vs. complex shapes to stay in 4008.29 not 4008.70
• Include FDA compliance docs if for food/medical, but classify based on form not end-use