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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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