1-Chloro-1,3-butadiene (Chloroprene) from China
Chloroprene (2-chloro-1,3-butadiene) is the conjugated diene monomer for polychloroprene (Neoprene) synthetic rubber. Classified HTS 2903.29.00.00 as unsaturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbon. Stabilized with phenolic antioxidants for storage and transport.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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 polymerization inhibitor content to qualify stabilizer exception note 2(f)
• Comply with DOT Special Permit requirements for inhibited monomer transport
• Avoid classification disputes by specifying >99% monomer purity vs. polymer content