EPDM Rubber Dispersion for Tire Coating from China
Ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM) rubber dispersion, unvulcanized compounded, used for protective tire coatings. Falls under 4005.20.00.00 as primary form dispersion other than 4005.10 latex.
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
• Provide test reports confirming no vulcanization and limited additives per Chapter notes
• Label clearly as unvulcanized to avoid confusion with finished Chapter 40 articles
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain synthetic rubber dispersions