Natural Rubber Bicycle Rim Tape
A strip made from natural rubber designed to protect bicycle inner tubes from spoke holes and rim damage. Classified under HTS 4012.90.30.00 as bicycle rim strips of natural rubber, part of tire-related rubber products excluding pneumatic tires.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from synthetic rubber
Synthetic rubber rim strips fall under 'other' non-natural rubber in the same heading.
If sold as general-purpose rubber strips not specific to bicycles
Loses bicycle rim strip specificity, classified as plates/sheets of natural rubber.
If imported as part of complete bicycle wheel assembly
Assembled wheels classify under bicycle parts heading, not standalone rubber strips.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify natural rubber composition via lab testing to confirm HTS 4012.90.30.00; synthetic blends shift to other subheadings
• Include manufacturer specs showing bicycle-specific design to distinguish from general rubber strips
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