2901.24.10.00/Synthetic Rubber Feedstock Butadiene/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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