Natural Rubber Bakery Product Bands from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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