Rubber Compounds for US Tire Manufacturing from Germany
Synthetic rubber compounds imported for calendering, extrusion, and curing into passenger tires manufactured in US tire plants.
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
• 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