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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If carboxylated XSBR variant
Carboxylated SBR has dedicated heading due to chemical modification.
If processed into plates/sheets >5mm thick
Further worked into geometric shapes beyond simple rectangular cut moves to Chapter 40 heading 4008.
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
Related Products under HTS 4002.19.00.16
Solution Polymerized Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (S-SBR) in Bales
S-SBR produced via solution polymerization with 50% or less styrene content, compressed into bales for handling and storage. This synthetic rubber in primary bale form falls under HTS 4002.19.00.16 as it meets the definition of synthetic rubber in primary forms, not compounded with vulcanizing agents or fillers beyond permitted additives.
High Vinyl Solution S-SBR 2530AS in Bales
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.
Low Styrene S-SBR SLR4602 in Bales
S-SBR grade SLR4602 with ~19% styrene and high vinyl for winter tire applications, supplied in dense bales. Fits HTS 4002.19.00.16 as solution-polymerized SBR bales containing ≤50% styrene, retaining raw material character without prohibited compounding.
General Purpose Solution S-SBR SSBR-1502 in Bales
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.