Butyl Rubber Rod 8mm Round from China
Impermeable butyl rubber rod, noncellular vulcanized, 8mm diameter for lining applications. Classed in HTS 4008.29.4000 as rods of other noncellular rubber. Used in tire inner liners and chemical tanks.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test air permeability to confirm butyl, but classify by form not properties
• Ensure rods exceed 5mm cross-section if thread-like to avoid note 6