Unvulcanized Silicone Rubber Profiles

Extruded profiles from unvulcanized silicone rubber compounds for high-temperature applications. HTS 4006.90.50.00 includes synthetic unvulcanized rubber profiles meeting chapter definitions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.7%+35.0%37.7%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4008.19Lower: 13.3% vs 37.7%

If vulcanized silicone profiles

All vulcanized synthetic rubber profiles go to heading 4008.

3910.00.00.00Higher: 38% vs 37.7%

If silicone polymers not qualifying as rubber

Non-vulcanizable silicone polymers classify as plastics in Chapter 39.

4002.99.00.00Lower: 35% vs 37.7%

If in primary dispersion form

Synthetic rubber latex/dispersions remain in heading 4002.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide vulcanization test data confirming synthetic rubber compliance with note 2

β€’ Label silicone content and curing system (peroxide/platinum) clearly

β€’ Avoid electrical appliance classification exclusion via end-use declaration

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