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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4008Lower: 12.9% vs 35%

If profile or rod forms

Molding scrap reformed into simple profiles/rods goes to 4008.

3910.00.00Higher: 38% vs 35%

If silicone polymers not vulcanized

Unvulcanized silicone falls under Chapter 39 as silicones.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm 'not hard rubber' via durometer test

Heat stability docs for silicone ID

Avoid food-grade confusion with 4010