Low Styrene SBR Paste for Adhesives from Germany
This SBR paste (45% styrene dry weight) is a primary form dispersion for pressure-sensitive adhesives, compliant with HTS 4002.19.00.19 as uncompounded synthetic rubber in paste form per chapter note 1(a).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document paste as 'primary' with no pigments beyond ID purposes; shelf-life testing prevents coagulation claims
• Pitfall: Adhesive formulation post-import doesn't affect entry classification