EPDM Rubber Blocks
Rectangular EPDM blocks of regular geometric shape for further processing. HTS 4002.70.00.00 includes simple uncut blocks as primary forms before note 8 shaping criteria.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cut to non-rectangular profile
Note 8 excludes non-simple shapes from primary forms into 4008.
If compounded powdered EPDM blocks
Compounded forms with additives move to 4005.
If carbon fiber reinforced blocks
Composite materials with Chapter 68 fibers classify there.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Measure block dimensions; over 6mm thick simple plates shift to 4008
• Surface treatment documentation to prove not 'otherwise worked'
• Avoid profile shaping that triggers heading 4008 classification
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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.