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

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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