Devulcanized Rubber Granules from Japan
Granules of devulcanized reclaimed rubber from mixed tire rubber, suitable for remolding. HTS 4003.00.00.00 covers this as reclaimed rubber in primary granular bulk form, retaining essential rubber properties post-reclamation. Commonly used in asphalt modification and rubber mats.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require devulcanization process validation to prove not merely ground scrap
• Test for Mooney viscosity to confirm primary form suitability for compounding
• Segregate carbon black heavy lots, as excess fillers may affect raw material character