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EPDM Rubber Dispersion for Tire Coating from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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