NBR Unvulcanized Rubber Compound Sheets from Japan
Sheets of nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) compound in unvulcanized primary form, mixed with fillers and plasticizers for oil-resistant applications. Classified under HTS 4005.99.00.00 as compounded unvulcanized rubber in sheet form, not meeting primary form restrictions of earlier headings due to added compounding agents beyond permitted substances. Excludes vulcanized or textile products per Chapter 40 notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Verify compounding agents do not include vulcanizing agents to avoid reclassification to heading 4006; provide lab analysis certificates confirming unvulcanized state
• Ensure documentation specifies primary form (sheets) and essential rubber character per note 5
• Watch for misdeclaration as scrap under 4004