Ricon 100 SBS Crumbs from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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