Unvulcanized Silicone Rubber Sheets from China
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.
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
• Test for vulcanization status; provide lab reports if challenged by CBP
• Avoid antioxidants or stabilizers in excess to retain raw material character
• Declare exact thickness to confirm 'sheet' vs 'plate' but both covered here