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Hard Rubber Gasket Bending Assembler from Japan

Machining center bends hard rubber strips into custom gasket shapes and assembles via compression fitting for industrial seals. Classified HTS 8465.20.50.00 for hard rubber working through bending and assembly. Essential for machinery sealing applications.

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

Provide Shore hardness specs confirming 'hard rubber' status (>70A typically)

Include vulcanization process documentation

Test for oil/chemical resistance certifications required by end-use industries