Natural Rubber Bakery Product Bands

Food-grade vulcanized natural rubber bands for bundling baguettes, pastries, and bread loaves in commercial bakeries. Meets HTS 4016.99.35.10 as natural rubber bands safe for incidental food contact. Low-odor formulation prevents flavor transfer.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3506.10Lower: 12.1% vs 35%

If modified natural rubber latex additives for food

Prepared glues/adhesives if bakery bundling deemed adhesive function.

3919.10Lower: 15.8% vs 35%

If silicone rubber alternatives for high-heat

Self-adhesive plates/film of plastics for bakery packaging.

4016.99.30Same rate: 35%

If hard rubber food contact versions

Hard rubber exclusion applies separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 compliance declaration mandatory for food contact; test for migration limits

Specify 'food grade' on all docs; generic rubber bands risk food safety holds

Temperature resistance verified—bakery steam may affect vulcanization claims

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