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U.S. imports of reclaimed rubber — primary forms, plates, sheets & strip (HS 400300) totaled $8.9M in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Reclaimed Rubber — Primary Forms, Plates, Sheets & Strip paid $188K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $1.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4003000000 | RECLAIM RUB IN PRIMARY FORM/PLATES, SHEETS/STRIP | $8.9M | 13.62% | $188K |
RECLAIM RUB IN PRIMARY FORM/PLATES, SHEETS/STRIP
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4003000000 | RECLAIM RUB IN PRIMARY FORM/PLATES, SHEETS/STRIP | $1.6M |
RECLAIM RUB IN PRIMARY FORM/PLATES, SHEETS/STRIP
3.5M kg
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, FOR MOTOR CARS
HS 401110
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, FOR BUSES OR TRUCKS
HS 401120
GASKET, WASHERS & OTHER SEALS, OF VULCANIZED RUB
HS 401693
ARTICLES OF SOFT VULCANIZED RUBBER NESOI
HS 401699
MEDICAL/SURGICAL/DENTAL/VET GLOVES, MITTENS, MITTS
HS 401512
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, NESOI
HS 401190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $1.1M | $77K | -$1.1M |
| Pennsylvania | $744K | $310K | -$433K |
| Ohio | $545K | $368K | -$177K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | $1.8M | $44K | -$1.8M |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $1.5M | $389K | -$1.1M |
| DETROIT, MI | $1.8M | $10K | -$1.8M |