Chlorinated EPDM Rubber (Cl-EPDM) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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