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Hypalon Foam Rubber Pad from Germany

Chlorosulfonated polyethylene (Hypalon) cellular rubber pads for chemical-resistant gasketing. Classifies 4008.19.80.00 as vulcanized cellular rubber simply cut to rectangular pads.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Chemical composition analysis confirming synthetic rubber status per chapter note 2

• Pad thickness documentation; very thin (<0.5mm) may face thread classification issues

• No metal reinforcement; composites go to Section XV or XVI