Synthetic Rubber Feedstock Butadiene from Japan
Industrial-grade buta-1,3-diene specifically for polybutadiene rubber (PBR) production, classified under HTS 2901.24.10.00 as pure unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbon. Features low acetylene content (<20 ppm).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Acetylene content certification critical (<20 ppm prevents catalyst poisoning)
• Dedicated butadiene pipelines preferred over truck transport to avoid cross-contamination
• Verify TSCA inventory status; pre-1978 imports may require PMN notification