EPDM Rubber Bale from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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