Carbon Rim Rubber Liner Strips from Japan
Rubber liner strips tailored for carbon fiber bicycle rims, providing tube protection without adhesive. Synthetic rubber formula adheres via compression. Under HTS 4012.90.70.00 as other bicycle rim strips.
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 rim material compatibility statements to differentiate from general rubber
• Ensure valuation excludes carbon rims if bundled, to avoid higher Chapter 87 duties