3902.20.50.00/Chewing Gum Base Polyisobutylene/Japan

Chewing Gum Base Polyisobutylene from Japan

Food-grade polyisobutylene specifically formulated for synthetic chewing gum base, classified under HTS 3902.20.5000 as 'Other' polyisobutylene in primary forms with high monomer purity. This elastomer provides the chewable, non-stick properties essential for gum production.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Obtain FDA prior notice and food contact compliance; segregate from industrial grades; provide GRAS status documentation for gum base use