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Natural Rubber Currency Strap Bands from Japan

Vulcanized natural rubber bands sized for securing stacks of banknotes and currency processing. HTS 4016.99.35.10 applies as other natural rubber bands for financial handling applications. High snap-back prevents bill damage.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Financial institutions prefer certified natural rubber; include tensile test reports meeting ISO standards

Uniform sizing critical—variations may trigger 'not uniform' reclassification scrutiny