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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| π²π½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π¨π¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π©πͺGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π―π΅Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If latex-based synthetic rubber
Subheadings distinguish polymer types; latex-specific under 4002.91.
If reclaimed synthetic rubber
Reclaimed rubber, even synthetic, moves to heading 4003 regardless of form.
If chemically treated as prepared binder
Excess processing beyond permitted additives shifts to Chapter 38 chemical preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Supplier lab reports must confirm powder particle size and absence of fillers
β’ Segregate from textile-impregnated products to avoid Section XI exclusion
β’ Customs may test for vulcanization capability to validate synthetic rubber status
Related Products under HTS 4002.70.00.00
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 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.