4005.99.00.00 - Other 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 20% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 4005.99.00.00, encompasses compounded, unvulcanized rubber in its primary forms or in plates, sheets, or strip, which are not otherwise specified. "Other" in this context signifies a residual classification for products that meet the general description of compounded, unvulcanized rubber but do not fit into more specific subheadings within the 4005 chapter. This typically includes items not in the form of continuous plates, sheets, or strips, such as granulated rubber, powders, or irregularly shaped masses.
The primary distinction between this "Other" category and its sibling, 4005.91.00.00 (Plates, sheets, and strip), lies in the physical form of the compounded rubber. While 4005.91.00.00 exclusively covers continuous, flat forms of unvulcanized compounded rubber, 4005.99.00.00 applies to all other primary forms or non-continuous shapes that are not otherwise specified within the chapter. This ensures that all unvulcanized compounded rubber products are classified appropriately.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification within this heading hinges on confirming that the material is indeed compounded and unvulcanized rubber, and that its physical form does not align with the specific description of plates, sheets, or strip. The "Other" designation serves as a crucial catch-all for a variety of presentations of this material.