Schwalbe Natural Rubber Rim Tape for Bikes

Schwalbe's natural rubber tape for sealing and protecting bicycle rims from inner tube wear. Precisely matches HTS 4012.90.30.00 for natural rubber bicycle rim strips.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4010Lower: 13.3% vs 35%

If used as conveyor belting material

Chapter 40 note includes textile-rubber belts; end-use changes classification.

4008.21.00.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as uncut sheets for custom rim fitting

Primary form definitions exclude worked shapes not specific to rims.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit technical data sheets confirming natural rubber vulcanization process

• Differentiate from tire flaps via dimensions suited only for rim interiors