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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If natural smoked sheet rubber
Natural vs synthetic rubber separates into different headings 4001 and 4002.
If extruded into simple rectangular plates over 6mm thick
Note 8 defines plates/sheets as rectangular blocks; further working moves to 4008.
If containing petroleum oils exceeding permitted levels
Oil-extended limits apply; excess classifies under Chapter 27 petroleum products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide bale weight certificates and purity analysis to prove primary form status
• Avoid misdeclaration as scrap (4004); ensure no wear or cutting damage per note 6
• Label clearly as EPDM to distinguish from other 4002 subheadings during inspection
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 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.
EPDM Polymer Pellets
Uniform EPDM pellets for injection molding applications in automotive seals. Primary pellet form under HTS 4002.70.00.00 as synthetic rubber granules per note 3.