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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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