Lithium-Catalyzed Butadiene Rubber Crumb
Solution butadiene rubber crumbs produced via lithium catalysis, for wire insulation compounds. The crumb form is a primary bulk form under Chapter 40 Note 3(b), and the rubber is uncompounded.
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 rubber is a copolymer with more than a minor amount of another monomer
Copolymers not meeting the BR definition may be classified under other synthetic rubber headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the crumbs contain no plasticizers or extenders beyond trace amounts
• Keep documentation of the polymerization process
• Declare under 4002.20.00 with the correct net weight
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