Sol T 161 SBS Crumbs from Japan
Sol T 161 SBS crumbs are high cis-1,4 solution-polymerized styrene-butadiene-styrene with <50% styrene for asphalt and rubber goods. Classified HTS 4002.19.00.14 as primary crumb synthetic rubber, excluding compounded or vulcanized forms. Thermoplastic processing characteristics.
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
• Microstructure analysis (NMR) confirms solution process for statistical suffix
• Storage stability data prevents reclass as unstable chemical (Chapter 28-38)