Vulcanized Natural Rubber Anti-Vibration Mounts from Japan
Mounts shaped from natural rubber to isolate vibrations in industrial equipment like generators or pumps. HTS 4016.99.35 applies as other articles of vulcanized natural rubber, excluding hard rubber or Section XVI appliances. Vibration damping is a key function for this 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 load/deflection specs to confirm rubber essential character over metal inserts
• Avoid classifying as Chapter 84 parts if predominantly metallic
• Use ISO testing for natural rubber identification