Precision Natural Rubber Lab Bands from China
Thin, uniform vulcanized natural rubber bands for laboratory glassware securing, specimen bundling, and medical device assembly. Classified in HTS 4016.99.35.10 as natural rubber bands excluding Chapter 90 articles. Precision sizing ensures contaminant-free performance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• For lab/medical end-use, prepare biocompatibility certificates even if not regulated devices to preempt CBP questions
• Specify exact durometer hardness; soft natural rubber distinguishes from hard rubber exclusions
• Avoid pharma packaging presentation which could invoke Chapter 30 medicinal classification