Stabilized Isoprene for Synthetic Rubber from China
Polymerization-grade isoprene containing TBHP stabilizer to prevent premature polymerization during storage and transport. Classified under HTS 2901.24.50.00 per Chapter 29 note (f) allowing stabilizers necessary for preservation. Remains chemically defined isoprene despite added stabilizer.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document stabilizer type/concentration (typically <0.1% TBHP); exceeds limits may trigger Chapter 38 mixed preparations
• Include Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) specifying stabilizer doesn't render product for specific use per Chapter note (g)