EPDM Powder Form from Japan
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.
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%
Import Tips
• Supplier lab reports must confirm powder particle size and absence of fillers
• Segregate from textile-impregnated products to avoid Section XI exclusion
• Customs may test for vulcanization capability to validate synthetic rubber status