Ebonite Electrical Insulators from Japan
High-voltage insulators and bushings made from hard rubber. HTS 4017.00.00.00 applies to hard rubber forms excluding electrical appliances of Section XVI.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify non-appliance use and provide dielectric test data
• Distinguish from ceramic insulators (Chapter 85) and soft rubber gaskets
• Include voltage ratings but emphasize material primacy