Stereon 845A SBS Granules from Japan
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 — 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
• 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