High Vinyl Solution S-SBR 2530AS in Bales from Japan
Commercial grade S-SBR like Styron 2530AS with high vinyl content (30%+), low styrene (~25%), baled for tire tread compounds. Classified under HTS 4002.19.00.16 as solution-polymerized SBR in bales, primary form per Chapter notes excluding compounded additives.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Supply technical data sheets confirming solution polymerization, vinyl/styrene ratios, and bale packaging to avoid misclassification
• Ensure no cross-linking agents present; test for compliance with note 5(a) on uncompounded status
• Declare bale weight accurately; common pitfall is reclassification if bales show signs of processing