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Synthetic Rubber Monomer Isoprene (99%) from Germany

99% pure isoprene used exclusively as a building block for cis-polyisoprene synthetic rubber, with minimal impurities. It qualifies for HTS 2901.24.20.00 under Chapter 29 for pure acyclic hydrocarbons ≥95% purity, excluding mixtures or polymers.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Label containers with UN number 1218 for hazardous material shipping; obtain EPA pre-manufacture notice if new use

• Avoid undervaluation by declaring industrial monomer value accurately