Garnet Sanding Strips on Rubber Backing from Japan
Narrow sanding strips with natural garnet abrasive on flexible rubber backing, used for hand sanding curves and contours in furniture restoration. HTS 6805.30.5000 covers abrasives on other materials (rubber), cut to strip shape. Provides even pressure distribution.
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
• Certify natural garnet source to leverage any preferential tariffs; test for synthetic blends
• Specify strip dimensions and flexibility grade on invoices for accurate shape classification
• Watch for re-export rules if used in bonded restoration facilities