Industrial Conveyor Belt Rubber Parings from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include manufacturing process affidavits proving parings from legitimate production runs, not dismantled used belts
• Test for fiber contamination from textile-impregnated belts; declare accurately to avoid reclassification