Rubber & Articles Thereof

Yes—antidumping and countervailing duty orders have been applied to passenger vehicle and light truck tires, as well as certain other tire categories, from multiple countries. The applicable measures depend on the tire type (passenger, truck, off-road), the country of origin, and the specific tariff line. Importers should check the current order scope with CBP or the International Trade Commission before shipment.

Reclaimed rubber (4003) has been processed—typically by devulcanization or other treatment—to restore plasticity and workability, and it is presented in primary forms, plates, sheets, or strip suitable for reuse as a raw material. Rubber waste and scrap (4004) consists of material that has not been reprocessed into a usable form and includes powders obtained from grinding waste rubber. The degree of reprocessing and the resulting physical form are the key distinguishing factors.