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EPDM Rubber Plate 3mm Thick Black from Germany

Black rectangular plate of noncellular vulcanized EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) rubber, 3mm thick for outdoor weathering applications. Under HTS 4008.29.4000 as plates of noncellular rubber, surface may be smooth but uncut to non-rectangular shapes. Used for roofing membranes and expansion joints.

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

• Document UV/ozone resistance properties but emphasize raw plate form for 4008 classification

• Avoid adding pigments beyond identification to prevent shifting to compounded forms outside 4008

• Customs often checks for textile lamination; certify pure rubber per chapter exclusions