Reclaimed Rubber Crumb from Tire Recycling from Mexico
Granular reclaimed rubber produced by grinding down used vehicle tires through pyrolysis or mechanical devulcanization processes. It qualifies under HTS 4003.00.00.00 as reclaimed rubber in primary crumb form, a bulk primary form derived from waste rubber not usable as is. This material is essential for manufacturing new rubber products like mats and playground surfaces.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
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Import Tips
• Verify supplier certification that the material is reclaimed from rubber waste via processes like grinding or pyrolysis, not synthetic virgin rubber, to confirm HTS 4003 classification
• Include lab test reports showing essential rubber character retained without prohibited additives like vulcanizing agents per Chapter 40 notes
• Check for contamination from textiles or metals in tire crumb, as high levels may shift classification to waste under 4004