EPDM Unvulcanized Rubber Granules from China
Granular form of ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber compounded unvulcanized, with stabilizers and processing aids for weather-resistant products. Falls under HTS 4005.99.00.00 as 'other' compounded rubber in primary granular form, distinguished from simple synthetic rubber by added extenders. Complies with Chapter 40 exclusion of vulcanized goods.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include material safety data sheets (MSDS) detailing exact compounding recipe to confirm unvulcanized status
• Label as 'primary form granules' to distinguish from pellets potentially seen as articles
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests further processing, risking 4008 reclassification