Rubber Inner Tube Extrusion and Forming Line from Japan

Continuous production line extruding rubber compounds into tubes then forming via molding stations. Classified in HTS 8477.51.0090 for inner tube manufacturing from rubber. Integrates extruders, cooling baths, and cutoff mechanisms.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

13.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Submit process flow diagrams showing inner tube output to validate heading

Confirm rubber-only extrusion heads to prevent plastics machinery classification

Budget for additional duties if line includes downstream vulcanization