EPDM Rubber Bale from Japan

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 — 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%

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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