Door Weatherstripping Seals from Japan
Extruded vulcanized rubber strips with adhesive backing for sealing gaps around residential and commercial doors. HTS 4016.93.5050 covers these as other rubber seals preventing air and water infiltration.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include installation specs showing building construction end-use to differentiate from vehicle parts
• Test for ozone resistance and provide certificates for weatherproof claims during customs review
• Ship in bulk rolls rather than pre-cut lengths to maintain 'other articles' status vs finished goods