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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chemically treated into rubber powder mixtures
Powders compounded with additives beyond simple grinding classify as compounded rubber in 4005.
If heavily contaminated with non-rubber chemicals
Scrap powders losing essential rubber character due to chemical processing go to chemical preparations in 3824.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify mesh size and purity in invoices; finer powders (<30 mesh) easier to clear as granules
• Hazardous material declaration required if silica or carbon black exceeds thresholds
Related Products 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.