Natural Rubber Document Archiving Bands from Japan
Archival-quality vulcanized natural rubber bands for long-term paper file and manuscript bundling. Meets HTS 4016.99.35.10 natural rubber bands with acid-free, lignin-free properties. Won't degrade documents over decades.
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
• Library/archive certifications (ISO 11799) strengthen natural rubber classification defense
• Low modulus spec prevents paper creasing complaints
• Bulk vs retail packs affect value declaration methodology