Natural Rubber Carbon Black Bale Compound from Germany
Smoked sheet natural rubber bales compounded with carbon black for general molding, in bulk primary bale form. Falls under HTS 4005.10.00.00 for unvulcanized rubber compounded with carbon black, excluding textile or vulcanized exclusions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Test for Mooney viscosity to confirm unvulcanized status during customs exam
• Avoid co-mingling with scrap rubber to prevent 4004 reclassification
• Document source rubber type (TSR vs RSS) for accurate natural rubber declaration