Tire Tread Grade S-SBR Buna VSL 5025-2 HM in Bales

Specialty S-SBR Buna VSL 5025-2 HM with 25% styrene, high Mooney viscosity for tire treads, baled for transport. Under HTS 4002.19.00.16 as it is solution SBR ≤50% styrene in primary bale form, unadulterated per Chapter exclusions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4002Same rate: 35%

If carboxylated XSBR variant

Carboxylated SBR has dedicated heading due to chemical modification.

4008.11.50Higher: 38.3% vs 35%

If processed into plates/sheets >5mm thick

Further worked into geometric shapes beyond simple rectangular cut moves to Chapter 40 heading 4008.

4004.00.00Same rate: 35%

If scrap from rubber processing

Waste/parings unfit for direct use classify as scrap per note 6, not primary forms.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include vulcanization test results per note 2 to confirm synthetic rubber status

Segregate from E-SBR shipments; mixed lots risk reclassification

Document bale compression method to affirm primary form, not shaped articles