Prevulcanized EPDM Paste from Japan
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.
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
• Certify prevulcanization doesn't constitute full vulcanization triggering 4006
• Document paste viscosity and rubber content for primary form validation
• Avoid electrical appliance exclusions by confirming non-hard rubber composition