Prevulcanized EPDM Paste
Paste-form prevulcanized EPDM used for tire inner liners and seals. This paste is a primary liquid form under chapter note 3(a), and prevulcanization is a permitted preparation under chapter note 5.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the paste contains pigments or fillers that are not solely for identification.
Pastes with added coloring or reinforcing agents are classified under other items.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the paste is prevulcanized latex and does not contain added vulcanizing agents beyond what is needed for prevulcanization
• Keep records of the prevulcanization process
• Ensure the paste is in a primary form and not shaped into articles
Related Products under Tariff item 4002.70.00
EPDM Bulk Lumps
Irregular EPDM lumps obtained directly from polymerization, presented in bulk form. These lumps are in a primary form as defined in chapter note 3, making them classifiable under tariff item 4002.70.00.
EPDM Crumb Rubber
EPDM crumb rubber produced from coagulation, used in asphalt modification. This crumb form is a primary bulk form under chapter note 3(b), and the rubber is not compounded beyond permitted levels.
EPDM Latex Dispersion
Liquid prevulcanized EPDM latex dispersion used as a base for coatings and adhesives. This is a primary liquid form of synthetic rubber per chapter note 3(a), and the prevulcanization is specifically allowed under chapter note 5(A)(i).
EPDM Polymer Pellets
Uniform EPDM pellets designed for injection molding of automotive seals. These pellets are a granular primary form under chapter note 3(b), and the product is not further worked beyond the pelletizing stage.
EPDM Powder Form
Fine EPDM rubber powder for compounding into seals and gaskets. This powder is a primary bulk form under chapter note 3(b), and the rubber is not further processed beyond powdering.
EPDM Rubber Bale
Baled EPDM synthetic rubber in bulk form, used for tire and hose manufacturing. The bale is a primary bulk form under chapter note 3(b), and the rubber retains its raw material character.