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%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
• Financial institutions prefer certified natural rubber; include tensile test reports meeting ISO standards
• Uniform sizing critical—variations may trigger 'not uniform' reclassification scrutiny