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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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