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Low Styrene SBR Paste for Adhesives from Japan

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 — 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

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