Prevulcanized SBR Latex for Paper Coating from Japan
Prevulcanized SBR latex designed for surface sizing and coating of paper products, offering water resistance and printability. Falls under HTS 4002.11.00.00 as permitted prevulcanized dispersion per Chapter note 3(a), without excluded compounding that affects raw material character.
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%
Import Tips
• Supply vulcanization test data showing compliance with note 2(a) elongation/recovery specs despite prevulcanization
• Segregate shipments from post-vulcanized scrap to avoid 4004 contamination claims