Natural Rubber Bakery Product Bands from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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