Beverage Can Rubber Lid Seal from Japan
A thin vulcanized rubber seal lining aluminum beverage can lids for carbonated drinks, ensuring pressure retention. HTS 4016.99.1500 covers this as a lid seal of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber.
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
• Ship in bulk rolls/sheets declared as 'can closure liners' to maintain rubber heading
• Specify liner thickness and vulcanization process to distinguish from coatings