Polychloroprene Latex from Germany
Polychloroprene latex is an aqueous dispersion of chloroprene rubber polymers in primary form, elastomeric under HTS 3904.90.1000 for use in adhesives and dipped goods. It qualifies as the chloroprene monomer units contribute over 95% by weight of the polymer content. Primarily imported in drums for industrial compounding.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include stability test data in documentation to prove primary latex form, not compounded product
• Check for hazardous material declarations due to flammable solvents in some latex formulations
• Avoid misclassification by specifying dry polymer content meets 95% chloroprene threshold