Natural Rubber Bakery Product Bands from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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