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
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
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)