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
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
• 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