Blended EPDM Foam Sheet
EPDM cellular rubber sheets blended with fillers for roofing membranes and expansion joints, made of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber. These sheets are simply cut to rectangular shape and are classified under tariff item 4008.19.00 as other plates, sheets, and strip of cellular 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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sheets are made of non-cellular rubber
Non-cellular rubber sheets are classified under a different subheading.
If the rubber is compounded with fillers and not yet vulcanized
Compounded rubber in primary forms is classified under heading 4005.
If the sheets are cut to shape and used as finished articles
Finished articles of vulcanized rubber may fall under other articles of rubber.
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
• Verify the sheets are made of cellular EPDM rubber and not solid rubber, as solid rubber sheets fall under different tariff items
• Ensure the sheets are not further worked beyond cutting to rectangular shape, as further working could change classification
• Keep documentation of the rubber composition and cellular structure
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Cellular NR Expansion Joint Profile
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