Natural Rubber Bike Rim Tape from China
Adhesive-backed strips of natural vulcanized rubber that line bicycle rims to cushion inner tubes against sharp edges. Commonly used on touring and gravel bikes for durability. Falls under HTS 4012.90.70.00 as dedicated bicycle rim strips per the tariff description.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide lab certification of natural rubber content to distinguish from synthetics and comply with Chapter 40 note 1
• Label products clearly as 'bicycle rim strips' to match exact HTS subheading; generic 'rim tape' invites reclassification
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain rubber goods; check current notices for origin-specific restrictions