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Waterproof Zipper Gasket from Japan

Rubber gasket strips designed to seal slide fasteners in outdoor gear like rain jackets. Falls under HTS 9607.20.0080 as other parts enhancing zipper functionality. Not a complete assembly.

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

• Test for waterproof claims with lab certs; specify 'for slide fasteners' in docs; avoid bulk rubber classification by proving specificity