Polyisobutylene Tire Inner Liner Resin
High molecular weight polyisobutylene resin used in butyl rubber compounding for tire inner liners, qualifying for tariff item 3902.20.00 as polyisobutylene in primary pellet form. It provides air retention properties when compounded.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the resin is blended with isoprene to form butyl rubber.
Butyl rubber is classified in Chapter 40.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the resin is not pre-blended with other elastomers
• Provide the isobutylene content and molecular weight data
• Verify the product is in primary form, not as a compounded rubber
Related Products under Tariff item 3902.20.00
Butyl Rubber Vistanex L-100
Vistanex L-100 is a high molecular weight elastomeric polyisobutylene containing over 95% isobutylene monomer units, imported in primary pellet form. It falls under tariff item 3902.20.00 as polyisobutylene in primary forms, meeting the subheading note requirement of 95% or more monomer content.
Chewing Gum Base Polyisobutylene
Food-grade polyisobutylene specifically formulated for synthetic chewing gum base, with high monomer purity and classified under tariff item 3902.20.00 as polyisobutylene in primary forms. This elastomer provides the chewable texture required in gum.
Effage B100 Polyisobutylene
Effage B100 is a medium-high molecular weight polyisobutylene used for pharmaceutical sealants and transdermal patches, meeting monomer purity requirements. It is supplied as pharmaceutical-grade material in primary forms, qualifying under tariff item 3902.20.00.
Elastomeric Polyisobutylene Pellets for Tire Inner Liner
These elastomeric polyisobutylene pellets contain 97% isobutylene monomer content and are designed for compounding into tire inner liners. They are imported in primary pellet form and meet the 95% monomer threshold for classification under tariff item 3902.20.00.
Elastomeric Polyisobutylene Rubber
Elastomeric polyisobutylene rubber is a synthetic polymer where isobutylene monomer units constitute 95% or more by weight, imported in primary form. It is used in various applications requiring elasticity and gas impermeability, qualifying under tariff item 3902.20.00.
High Cis Elastomeric Polyisobutylene HMW
High molecular weight elastomeric polyisobutylene with high cis content and over 95% isobutylene by weight, imported as primary polymer. It is used in sealants, roofing membranes, and vibration dampers, and is classified under tariff item 3902.20.00.