U.S. imports of Reclaimed Rubber — Primary Forms, Plates, Sheets & Strip (HS 400300) totaled $10.1M in September 2026, imported from 24 countries.
Importers of Reclaimed Rubber — Primary Forms, Plates, Sheets & Strip paid $232K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 2.29% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: September 2026 dataReclaimed rubber — produced by devulcanizing and reprocessing scrap rubber from end-of-life tires and industrial goods — is a cost-effective, lower-carbon-footprint substitute for virgin rubber in molded goods, flooring, and compounding applications. Canada leads US import supply, with India a significant second source known for large-scale reclaim processing capacity. All imports are classified under tariff line 4003000000. Importers should be aware that reclaimed rubber from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, and that product quality standards (ash content, tensile strength) vary considerably by supplier.
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Reclaimed rubber (heading 4003) has been devulcanized — the sulfur cross-links broken down — so it can be reprocessed and revulcanized like virgin rubber. Ground or crumb rubber (heading 4004) is mechanically reduced scrap that retains its vulcanized structure and cannot be revulcanized. The processing method and the product's ability to be revulcanized are the key classification criteria; importers should obtain technical documentation from the supplier confirming whether devulcanization has occurred.
Standard quality parameters for reclaimed rubber include acetone extract percentage (indicating plasticizer and oil content), ash content, tensile strength, elongation at break, and Mooney viscosity. Indian suppliers typically offer whole-tire reclaim, butyl reclaim, and EPDM reclaim as distinct grades. Buyers should specify the rubber type, intended end use, and acceptable ranges for these parameters in purchase contracts, as quality consistency can vary significantly between producers.
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Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 4003
Subheading 400300 · $10.1M of $10.5M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4003000000 | Reclaim Rub in Primary Form/Plates, Sheets/Strip | $10.5M | 3.00% | 19.85% | $316K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4003000000 | Reclaim Rub in Primary Form/Plates, Sheets/Strip | $1.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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$10.1MYoY · free account
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $109.9M of Reclaimed Rubber — Primary Forms, Plates, Sheets & Strip.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
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Canada and India together supply 93% of it. China pays 35.3% duty; Canada <0.1%.
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rate provision · imports
83.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 2.29% of imports for consumption.