Styrene for SBR Rubber Production from Japan

Styrene monomer refined for styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) copolymerization, with strict control of impurities affecting rubber curing. HTS 2902.50.00.00 classification as pure cyclic hydrocarbon. Bulk liquid transported to tire manufacturing facilities.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Include end-use statement specifying SBR copolymerization to distinguish from general styrene imports

Monitor acetaldehyde content (<10 ppm) per ASTM D5135; excess impurities may affect classification purity

Coordinate with TSCA importer of record requirements for new chemical notifications if modified grades