Natural Rubber Musical Instrument Bands from Mexico
Vulcanized natural rubber bands for securing drum heads, guitar string sets, and instrument part bundling. Classified HTS 4016.99.35.10 excluding Chapter 92 articles. Precise thickness prevents slippage.
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
• Chapter 92 exclusion critical—describe as 'packaging bands' not instrument parts
• Tension specs match instrument requirements without becoming 'articles thereof'
• Kit packaging with strings risks set classification