Ricon 100 SBS Crumbs from China
Ricon 100 SBS crumbs are low molecular weight, solution-polymerized styrene-butadiene-styrene elastomers in crumb form, <50% styrene, for pressure-sensitive adhesives. HTS 4002.19.00.14 covers these as uncompounded primary synthetic rubber forms. Liquid-like viscosity but supplied solid per primary definitions.
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
• Specify crumb size distribution to confirm 'primary forms' vs processed strip (4008)
• Origin determination critical for GSP eligibility; solution process typically non-China
• Watch for plasticizer content - only permitted if mineral oil for oil-extended rubber