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5604.90.90.00/Polypropylene Cord Rubber Sheathed/Japan

Polypropylene Cord Rubber Sheathed from Japan

Braided polypropylene cord sheathed in rubber for automotive weatherstripping and tool handles. Under HTS 5604.90.90.00 for rubber-sheathed textile cord, offering grip and sealing properties. Sheath must be naked-eye visible.

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%
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Import Tips

• Document sheath thickness (>0.1mm typically qualifies as visible) for audits

• Separate from tire cord (Chapter 40) by noting non-reinforcement end-use