Hard Rubber Gasket Bending/Forming Machine from Japan
Machine that bends and forms hard rubber gaskets for industrial sealing applications using heat and pressure. Classified in HTS 8465.94.00 for bending machines working hard rubber materials.
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
• Include hardness specifications (Shore A >90) proving 'hard rubber' classification
• Document differentiation from soft rubber extrusion equipment