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Rubber Tropic Watch Strap from Japan

Vulcanized natural rubber strap with textured surface, stainless steel tang buckle, and ventilation holes for tropical climates. Classified under HTS 9113.90.80.00 as 'other' rubber watch strap suitable for compressor or military dive watches.

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

• Provide vulcanization process documentation proving rubber strap durability for watch use

• Test for latex content if natural rubber to comply with medical device considerations

• Separate rubber vs metal declarations for accurate duty rate application