Rubber Compounds for US Tire Manufacturing from Japan
Synthetic rubber compounds imported for calendering, extrusion, and curing into passenger tires manufactured in US tire plants.
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
• Submit tire mold specifications and rubber flow process documentation
• Pre-extruded tire components classify under Chapter 40 rubber articles
• Maintain compounding formulas showing US transformation requirements