SIR 50 Standard Indonesian Rubber from Japan
SIR 50 is a lower-grade TSNR from Indonesian plantations, coagulated into loose crumbs compressed into bales with higher ash (1.5%) tolerance for cost-sensitive applications like mats and footwear soles. It qualifies as technically specified under international standards. Classified in HTS 4001.22.00 for primary crumb/bale forms.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include origin certificates verifying Indonesian plantation source, as grade specs vary by region
• Test for Mooney viscosity compliance; out-of-spec material risks downgrade to waste (4004)
• Use ventilated containers to prevent mold in humid crumb bales during ocean transit