ACM Rubber Dispersion for Automotive Seals
Acrylic rubber (ACM) dispersion in a liquid or paste form, compounded with additives such as stabilizers and vulcanizing agents, intended for use in high-temperature automotive seals. As an unvulcanized compounded rubber in a primary form, it falls under tariff item 4005.20.00, which covers solutions and dispersions of compounded rubber other than those of subheading 4005.10.
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 dispersion is natural rubber latex compounded with vulcanizing agents
Subheading 4005.10 covers compounded rubber latex, including natural rubber latex, which is excluded from 4005.20.
If the rubber is not compounded and is in primary form
Uncompounded synthetic rubber in primary forms falls under heading 40.02, not 40.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the dispersion is not prevulcanized and contains no added vulcanizing agents beyond those permitted for identification, as this affects classification
• Provide a safety data sheet (SDS) to the CBSA if the dispersion contains hazardous solvents
• Verify that the product is in primary form (liquid or paste) and not in plates, sheets, or strip, which would fall under other headings
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