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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing styrene-butadiene elements
Mixtures with other synthetic rubbers like SBR fall under the 'other' synthetic rubber subheading.
If processed into waste, parings or scrap
Chapter note 6 defines waste from rubber working as heading 4004, not primary forms.
If chemically modified beyond rubber definition
Products failing synthetic rubber vulcanization/elongation tests per note 2 classify as other polymers in Chapter 39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the EPDM is uncompounded per chapter note 5(a), free of vulcanizing agents, pigments, or extenders beyond permitted additives
• Obtain supplier certification confirming primary form (granules) and synthetic rubber compliance with vulcanization test requirements
• Check for small amounts of permitted stabilizers; excessive additives may reclassify to heading 4004 as waste or 4005 as compounded
Related Products under HTS 4002.70.00.00
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.
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.