Natural Rubber Postal Service Bands

Specialized amber-colored bands made from vulcanized natural rubber for USPS mail bundling and sorting operations. They meet HTS 4016.99.35.10 as other natural rubber bands, optimized for high-volume handling and breakage resistance. Natural rubber ensures compliance with postal durability standards.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4016.99.35.50Same rate: 35%

If Statistical breakout may apply for non-office/postal natural rubber bands within same heading.

4819.40.00Same rate: 35%

If supplied on paper cores resembling packaging articles

Cartons/bags of paper could pull classification if packaging dominates over rubber article per GRI 3.

4002.99.00Same rate: 35%

If imported in latex dispersion form for band production

Primary forms like latex solutions under 4002 exclude compounded articles like finished bands.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide color specifications and USPS contract references if applicable; uniform color aids identification during customs inspection

Ensure bands are free of vulcanizing agents beyond permitted levels per Chapter note 5 to maintain raw material character if questioned

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