Low Styrene SBR Paste for Adhesives from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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