Unvulcanized EPDM Rubber Sheets from China
Flat sheets of compounded EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) rubber, unvulcanized, supplied in primary form for further processing into weatherstripping and roofing membranes. This product falls under HTS 4005.91.00.00 as it is compounded rubber in sheet form, not yet vulcanized, distinguishing it from vulcanized sheets in heading 4008.
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
• Verify compounding does not include vulcanizing agents or fillers beyond permitted levels to avoid reclassification to heading 4004 or 4009
• Provide mill test reports confirming unvulcanized state and primary form to CBP for smooth clearance
• Label sheets clearly with material composition to prevent misclassification as finished articles