Chlorinated EPDM Rubber (Cl-EPDM) from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use GPC/FTIR analysis docs to prove predominant chlorinated unit per note (a)(4)
• Declare free of vulcanizing agents to stay in primary forms