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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If identifiable as unfinished gasket articles
Scrap retaining shape/function as gasket parts for machinery classifies under 4016 as other rubber articles.
If reformed into uniform plates
Trimmings pressed into simple rectangular rubber plates shift to 4008 plates/sheets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide die-cut templates or production logs as evidence of manufacturing origin
• Sample testing for oil/plasticizer content; high levels may trigger chemical waste regs
Related Products under HTS 4004.00.00.00
Rubber Hose Manufacturing Scrap
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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.