Natural Rubber Automotive Engine Mount from Japan
A vulcanized natural rubber mount designed to isolate engine vibrations in passenger cars (HTS 8703). It absorbs shocks and reduces noise transmission to the vehicle chassis. Classified under 4016.99.30.00 as a vibration control good made from natural rubber for vehicles in headings 8701-8705.
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
• Verify natural rubber content exceeds 50% via lab testing for accurate classification; obtain vehicle part certifications from OEMs; avoid misdeclaration as synthetic rubber which falls under different subheading