Styrene-Butadiene Latex (SBR Latex) from China
Styrene-butadiene latex is a water-based dispersion of SBR copolymer in primary liquid form, used primarily in adhesives, paper coatings, and carpet backings. It qualifies under HTS 4002.11.00.00 as synthetic rubber latex meeting the vulcanization and elasticity criteria in Chapter 40 note 2, supplied as prevulcanized or unvulcanized dispersion without prohibited compounding agents.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• ,Provide lab analysis or manufacturer specs confirming SBR/XSBR composition and primary liquid form during customs entry