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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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