Automotive Tire Rubber Scrap from Japan
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.
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
• Verify origin certification to confirm it's genuine manufacturing scrap, not used consumer waste, to avoid environmental import restrictions
• Provide detailed composition analysis showing no hazardous contaminants like heavy metals exceeding EPA limits