Europrene SOL T 193A SBS Crumbs from Japan
Europrene SOL T 193A consists of SBS block copolymer crumbs from solution polymerization, with ≤50% styrene, used in roofing and asphalt modification. HTS 4002.19.00.14 applies to these thermoplastic elastomer crumbs as uncompounded synthetic rubber in bulk primary form. Meets Chapter 40 vulcanization and recovery test criteria.
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
• Submit polymerization method certification (solution vs emulsion) as CBP verifies statistical suffixes
• Ensure crumbs retain 'essential character as raw material' without extenders beyond permitted oil