EPDM Rubber Dispersion for Tire Coating
EPDM rubber dispersion, compounded with stabilizers and other additives, in an unvulcanized primary form for protective tire coatings. This dispersion is classified 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 EPDM rubber is not compounded
Uncompounded ethylene-propylene-diene monomer rubber in primary forms falls under heading 40.02.
If the dispersion is in the form of latex
Compounded rubber latex is classified under subheading 4005.10.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the dispersion is not prevulcanized and that any added substances are limited to those allowed under chapter note 5
• Provide the CBSA with a certificate of analysis showing the product is in primary form (liquid or paste)
• If the dispersion is used for tire coating, ensure it is not classified as an article of Section XVI, which excludes mechanical or electrical appliances
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