Hard Rubber Gasket Profiling Machine from Japan
Profiling machine for cutting and shaping hard rubber into industrial gaskets and seals. Classified in HTS 8465.99.02 for machine tools working hard rubber or similar materials via precise contouring. Ensures tight tolerances for automotive and machinery 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
• Specify hardness rating (e.g
• Shore A 90+) in specs to confirm 'hard rubber' status
• Pair with material safety data sheets for rubber compounds to aid valuation