EPDM Rubber Bale

Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) rubber in compressed bale form, used for weatherstripping and roofing. HTS 4002.99.00.00 covers this synthetic rubber in primary bulk form, free of vulcanizing agents.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4008.11.50Higher: 38.3% vs 35%

If in plates, sheets, or strip

Regular geometric sheets or strips of unvulcanized EPDM are under 4008, not primary forms.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Bales must be irregular blocks or lumps per Note 3; rectangular cut sheets shift to 4008

β€’ Certify no antioxidants beyond 'very small amounts' allowed in Note 5(b)(iii)

β€’ Avoid misdeclaration as scrap if from clean production; contaminated bales go to 4004