General Purpose Solution S-SBR SSBR-1502 in Bales from Japan
Versatile S-SBR 1502 grade with ~15% styrene for belts and hoses, solution polymerized and baled. Classifies to HTS 4002.19.00.16 for bale-form SBR ≤50% styrene, excluding textiles or compounded per Chapter notes.
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
• Test for permitted additives only (emulsifiers, antioxidants); excess triggers 4005
• Use ISCC or similar certs for sustainability claims without affecting tariff
• Avoid over-compression of bales mimicking 'articles' under note 8