Unvulcanized Natural Rubber U-Channel Profiles
U-shaped profile extrusions of unvulcanized natural rubber for automotive weatherstripping preforms. HTS 4006.90.10.00 for 'profile shapes' of unvulcanized natural rubber.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If synthetic rubber composition
Identical profiles from synthetic rubber are classified separately in the subheading for non-natural.
If waste parings from profile production
Scrap from cutting profiles qualifies as waste under 4004, not usable articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure profiles are simply extruded without surface-working beyond note 7; provide extrusion process docs
• Common issue: material blends pushing to synthetic category
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