Silicone Bicycle Rim Strips from China
These rim strips are made from vulcanized silicone rubber designed to protect bicycle inner tubes from spoke holes and rim damage. They fit standard road and mountain bike rims, preventing punctures during rides. Classified under HTS 4012.90.70.00 as bicycle rim strips, which are rubber tire-related accessories.
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
• Verify rubber composition meets Chapter 40 definitions (vulcanized natural or synthetic rubber) to avoid reclassification as plastic under Chapter 39
• Include manufacturer specs confirming use as bicycle rim protection; lack of this can lead to scrutiny at customs