Rubber Compounds for US Tire Manufacturing

Synthetic rubber compounds imported for calendering, extrusion, and curing into passenger tires manufactured in US tire plants.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4002.99.00.00Higher: 35% vs 10%

If bulk rubber for general use

Synthetic rubber in primary forms classifies under Chapter 40 without specific US processing designation

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit tire mold specifications and rubber flow process documentation

Pre-extruded tire components classify under Chapter 40 rubber articles

Maintain compounding formulas showing US transformation requirements

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