Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom
Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 4004.00.00.00
Rubber Hose Manufacturing Scrap
Scrap rubber from extrusion and cutting processes in flexible hose production, including end trims and defective sections unusable as hose. Qualifies as waste under HTS 4004.00.00.00 due to being parings from rubber goods working.
Vulcanized Rubber Sheet Edge Scrap
Edge trimmings from slitting wide vulcanized rubber sheets into narrower rolls, irregular and not rectangular. Waste from rubber working under HTS 4004.00.00.00.
Rubber Footwear Sole Parings
Parings from trimming rubber soles during footwear manufacturing, excluding complete footwear of Chapter 64. Usable only after reprocessing, thus HTS 4004.00.00.00 waste.
Oil Seal Rubber Scrap
Scrap from molding and trimming rubber oil seals for engines, irregular shapes not usable as seals. Manufacturing waste per HTS 4004.00.00.00.
Rubber Glove Production Waste
Torn or defective gloves and trimmings from dipping lines in rubber glove manufacturing, excluding sports gloves of 4015. Waste unfit for use under HTS 4004.00.00.00.
Rubber Profile Extrusion Scrap
Start-up and end trimmings from extruding rubber window seals and profiles, too short or irregular for use. Parings from rubber working in HTS 4004.00.00.00.
Natural Rubber Bale Crumbs
Crumbs and granules from damaged bale edges during storage/handling of natural rubber, not primary forms due to contamination. Waste under HTS 4004.00.00.00.
Rubber Mat Manufacturing Parings
Parings from cutting anti-slip rubber mats for floors, irregular pieces not rectangular or usable as mats. Fits manufacturing waste definition of HTS 4004.00.00.00.
Silicone Rubber Scrap from Molding
Flashings and sprues from injection molding silicone rubber components, not hard rubber. Waste unusable as molded parts per HTS 4004.00.00.00.
Rubber Ball Production Waste
Defective moldings and trimmings from toy/sports rubber ball production, excluding Chapter 95 toys. Scrap not usable as balls under HTS 4004.00.00.00.
Rubber O-Ring Trimmings
Trimmings from parting lines on O-ring molding, too small for seals. Manufacturing parings fitting HTS 4004.00.00.00 waste criteria.
Automotive Tire Rubber Scrap
Waste rubber shavings and chunks generated from retreading worn automotive tires, unsuitable for direct reuse due to irregular shapes and contamination. Classified under HTS 4004.00.00.00 as waste, parings, and scrap from rubber goods manufacturing or working, specifically from tire processing. Powders may be produced by grinding this scrap.
Industrial Conveyor Belt Rubber Parings
Parings and trimmings of unvulcanized or vulcanized rubber from cutting conveyor belts to size during manufacturing. These irregular pieces are not usable as belting due to shape and edges, fitting HTS 4004.00.00.00 for rubber waste from working rubber goods.
Rubber Gasket Trimmings Waste
Trimmings and flashings from die-cutting rubber gaskets for automotive and machinery use, too small or irregular for gaskets. This manufacturing waste fits HTS 4004.00.00.00 as parings not usable as such.
Synthetic Rubber Powder from Tire Grinding
Fine powder and granules obtained by grinding scrap tires, used in rubber compounding but classified as derived from waste. Per HTS 4004.00.00.00, includes powders/granules directly from rubber scrap.