Natural Rubber Wire Harness Bands from China
Vulcanized natural rubber bands for bundling automotive wire harnesses and electrical cables during assembly. HTS 4016.99.35.10 covers these industrial natural rubber bands excluding Section XVI parts. Oil-resistant formulation suits vehicle environments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Automotive spec sheets (e.g
• SAE J200) required to prove industrial rubber article status
• Avoid 'electrical part' descriptions triggering Section XVI; emphasize bundling function
• Oil extension permitted per note 5 but document to prevent 4002 primary form shift