SBR 1502 Latex from Japan
SBR 1502 is a styrene-butadiene rubber latex dispersion containing less than 50% styrene in the dry polymer, used primarily in paper coatings and adhesives. It qualifies under HTS 4002.19.00.19 as a synthetic rubber in primary liquid form, meeting the chapter's definition for prevulcanized latex without prohibited compounding agents. This excludes it from Chapter 39 plastics due to its vulcanizable rubber properties.
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
• Verify styrene content certificate from manufacturer showing ≤50% by dry weight; ensure no vulcanizing agents beyond permitted additives to maintain primary form status
• Common pitfall: misdeclaration as compounded rubber shifts to 4005