EPDM Bulk Lumps
Irregular EPDM lumps from polymerization, suitable for remelting. Primary lump form per chapter note 3(c) under HTS 4002.70.00.00 for EPDM synthetic rubber.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If natural rubber lumps
Natural vs synthetic separation at heading level.
If worn or cut-up unusable lumps
Note 6 specifically defines manufacturing scrap for 4004.
If natural gum like guayule
Natural gums included in rubber definition but may classify separately.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Production process records prove lumps are primary, not waste (4004)
• Visual inspection certificates prevent scrap misclassification
• Ensure no prohibited vulcanizing agents present
Related Products under HTS 4002.70.00.00
EPDM Rubber Granules
Granular form of ethylene-propylene-nonconjugated diene rubber (EPDM) supplied in bulk bags for industrial processing. This synthetic rubber falls under HTS 4002.70.00.00 as it is in primary granule form, meeting the chapter definition of synthetic rubber without prohibited compounding agents like vulcanizing agents or fillers.
EPDM Latex Dispersion
Liquid prevulcanized EPDM latex dispersion used in coatings and adhesives production. Classified under HTS 4002.70.00.00 as a primary liquid form of synthetic rubber per chapter note 3(a), retaining essential raw material character.
EPDM Rubber Bale
Baled EPDM synthetic rubber in bulk form for tire and hose manufacturing. HTS 4002.70.00.00 covers this primary bale form as defined in chapter note 3(c) for synthetic rubber mixtures.
EPDM Powder Form
Fine EPDM rubber powder for compounding into seals and gaskets. This primary powder form qualifies under HTS 4002.70.00.00 per chapter note 3(c) for bulk synthetic rubber.
EPDM Crumb Rubber
EPDM rubber crumbs from coagulation process, used in asphalt modification. Classified as primary crumb form under HTS 4002.70.00.00, meeting bulk form criteria in note 3(c).
Prevulcanized EPDM Paste
Paste-form prevulcanized EPDM for tire inner liners and seals. HTS 4002.70.00.00 includes permitted prevulcanized dispersions/pastes as primary forms per chapter notes.