Unvulcanized Polyurethane Rubber Strips
Unvulcanized polyurethane rubber strips, cast for use in wheels and rollers. These strips are compounded rubber in strip form, not yet vulcanized, and meet the synthetic rubber definition of Chapter 40. They are classified under tariff item 4005.91.00 as plates, sheets, or strip of compounded rubber.
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 strips are in primary forms (e.g., lumps, powders) rather than plates, sheets, or strip.
Heading 40.02 covers synthetic rubber in primary forms, which excludes plates, sheets, or strip.
If the rubber is vulcanized (not unvulcanized).
Vulcanized rubber plates, sheets, and strip fall under heading 40.08, not 40.05.
If the strips are cut to shape or further worked into articles.
Articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber are classified in heading 40.16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the strips are unvulcanized and not further worked (e.g
• cut to shape) to qualify for this tariff item
• Declare the exact composition and hardness to CBSA to avoid misclassification
• Keep supplier documentation proving the rubber is synthetic and compounded
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