Hard Rubber Scrap Ebonite
Hard rubber scrap ebonite is waste and scrap from hard rubber manufacturing, including ebonite trimmings. It is explicitly included in tariff item 4017.00.10, which covers waste and scrap of hard rubber in all forms. It is not excluded by Chapter 40 notes, as it is not a raw rubber of headings 40.01 to 40.03.
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 scrap is from natural or synthetic rubber, not hard rubber
Heading 40.04 covers waste, parings, and scrap of rubber other than hard 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
• Ensure the scrap is not contaminated with other materials that would affect classification
• Provide CBSA with a description of the manufacturing process to confirm it is waste from hard rubber production
• If the scrap is mixed with other rubber types, it may fall under heading 40.04