Other

HTS code 4012.12.80 classifies imports of: Other. This line sits within Chapter 40 (Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip:), Section VII (Plastics and Rubber), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. The schedule specifies ad valorem (percentage-of-value) duty for this line. Getting the classification right is the single most important step in import compliance — a wrong code can mean overpayment of duty, shipment delays, or penalties at the border.

The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 4012.12.80 is 3.4%, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. A special preferential rate of "Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)" may reduce or eliminate duty when goods qualify under a free trade agreement such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or one of the bilateral FTAs. The Column 2 rate of 10% applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea — a much higher historical "full" tariff.

Footnotes: [{"columns": ["general"], "value": "See 9903.88.03.", "type": "endnote"}]. Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract — this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.