Stereon 845A SBS Granules from China
Stereon 845A SBS granules are solution-polymerized styrene-butadiene-styrene thermoplastic elastomers with low styrene content, for footwear soling compounds. Under HTS 4002.19.00.14 as primary form synthetic rubber granules, not suitable as-is due to raw state. Excludes textile/electrical articles per Chapter exclusions.
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
• Document <50% styrene via FTIR analysis to match statistical reporting requirement
• Prevent reclassification to Chapter 39 by proving compliance with Note 2 synthetic rubber tests
• Bulk packaging ok, but label clearly as unvulcanized primary granules