Chlorinated EPDM Rubber (Cl-EPDM)

Chlorinated ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer rubber, with chlorination ensuring >95% modified monomer dominance. Applied in weatherproof roofing membranes and wire insulation. HTS 3911.90.70.00 covers this as other chlorinated synthetic rubber.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3902.20Lower: 16.5% vs 35%

If unchlorinated EPDM terpolymer

Base ethylene-propylene polymers are specifically in 3902, shifting with chlorination.

4002.99.00Same rate: 35%

If vulcanized or rubber-compounded

Processed synthetic rubber moves to Chapter 40 headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Use GPC/FTIR analysis docs to prove predominant chlorinated unit per note (a)(4)

β€’ Declare free of vulcanizing agents to stay in primary forms