Unvulcanized SBR Rubber Strips
Narrow strips of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) compound, unvulcanized, in rectangular shape for tire manufacturing or conveyor belting base. HTS 4005.91.00.00 covers such unvulcanized compounded rubber strips, simply cut to rectangular shape without further working.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cut to non-rectangular profiles or surface-worked beyond simple cuts
Profile shapes or further worked strips in heading 4008 exclude simple rectangular strips of 4005.
If in latex or dispersion form for synthetic rubber
Unvulcanized synthetic rubber latex falls under heading 4002 primary forms, not solid strips.
If textile-impregnated for conveyor belting during import
Belting of textile fabric coated with rubber is specifically in heading 4010, regardless of vulcanization.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm strip width and form meet 'simply cut to rectangular shape' criteria to avoid heading 4008 profile shapes
• Include certificates of analysis showing no vulcanizing agents for CBP verification
• Package in bulk rolls without retail packaging to maintain primary form status
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Unvulcanized EPDM Rubber Sheets
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.
Unvulcanized Nitrile Rubber Plates
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.
Unvulcanized Silicone Rubber Sheets
High-temperature resistant unvulcanized silicone rubber sheets for molding into seals and gaskets. This compounded product is classified in HTS 4005.91.00.00 as unvulcanized rubber in sheet form, prior to vulcanization.
Unvulcanized Butyl Rubber Plates
Plates of unvulcanized butyl rubber compound for inner tube linings and roofing. Falls under HTS 4005.91.00.00 for unvulcanized compounded rubber plates in primary forms.
Unvulcanized Neoprene Rubber Strips
CR (chloroprene) rubber strips, unvulcanized, for wetsuit and hose production. HTS 4005.91.00.00 applies to these rectangular compounded strips.
Unvulcanized Natural Rubber Sheets
Compounded natural rubber sheets, unvulcanized, for balloon and glove molding. Classified in 4005.91.00.00 as primary form sheets.