Reclaimed Rubber Sheets from Conveyor Belts from Germany
Sheets of reclaimed rubber made from shredded and reprocessed end-of-life conveyor belting, cut to rectangular shapes. Falls under HTS 4003.00.00.00 as reclaimed rubber in simple sheet form, per Chapter 40 definition of uncut rectangular sheets retaining raw material character. Ideal for roofing or flooring underlays.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Confirm sheets are simply cut to rectangular shape without profile working or article forming, per heading 4008 note exclusion
• Include process certificates showing devulcanization without prohibited compounding agents
• Inspect for embedded textiles; if significant, may classify under 4010 for rubberized textile belting waste