Kraton D1192 SBS Granules from China

Kraton D1192 is a styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) block copolymer produced by solution polymerization, supplied in granular form with less than 50% styrene content. This thermoplastic elastomer falls under HTS 4002.19.00.14 as it meets the definition of synthetic rubber in primary granular form, suitable for compounding into adhesives and sealants. It retains essential raw material character without prohibited additives like vulcanizing agents.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Verify styrene content ≤50% by dry weight via certificate of analysis to confirm classification under 4002.19.00.14

Ensure product is in granules/crumbs/powders without vulcanizing agents or fillers per Chapter 40 Note 5 to avoid reclassification

Provide manufacturer specs confirming solution polymerization process and primary form status