Pilot E-SBR 1000 Series Bales from China
Pilot plant E-SBR from emulsion polymerization in standard bales, styrene ≤50% by weight, used in adhesives and sealants. Fits HTS 4002.19.00.15 as unvulcanized synthetic rubber in primary bale form per chapter notes excluding textiles or compounded goods.
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 pilot-grade purity to avoid 4002.99 misclassification; ensure no vulcanizing agents per Note 5(a)
• Watch for bulk shipments exceeding bale specs into sheets (4008)