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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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