Natural Rubber Dust Boots for Steering Racks from Japan
Bellows-shaped covers of vulcanized natural rubber protecting automotive steering linkages from dust and moisture. This fits HTS 4016.99.35 as other natural rubber articles, separate from tires or belts. Automotive sealing application defines its residual classification.
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
• Provide OEM specs to avoid Chapter 87 vehicle part classification
• Confirm vulcanized natural rubber via FTIR analysis if challenged
• Label clearly as rubber article, not assembled component