Natural Rubber Wire Harness Bands from Japan
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 — 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
• 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