Unvulcanized Nitrile Rubber Plates from Germany
Rectangular plates of nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) compound, unvulcanized, used in gasket production for oil-resistant applications. Classified under HTS 4005.91.00.00 for compounded unvulcanized rubber in plate form, excluding vulcanized or further worked products.
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
• Ensure documentation specifies 'unvulcanized compounded rubber' to distinguish from vulcanized plates
• Check for prohibited additives like excess plasticizers that could shift classification to heading 4001 exclusions
• Use rectangular uncut plates to stay within 'plates, sheets, strip' definition; avoid pre-cut shapes