Stereon 845A SBS Granules from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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