Extra Large Natural Rubber Baling Bands from Japan
Oversized continuous-loop bands from vulcanized natural rubber for agricultural baling of hay, straw, and recyclables. HTS 4016.99.35.10 captures these as other natural rubber bands due to material and looped band form. Their natural composition provides weather-resistant elasticity.
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 agricultural end-use declarations; may qualify for special farm product programs but confirm natural rubber content
• Test for vulcanization level—over-vulcanized bands risk hard rubber exclusion per chapter exclusions