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SBR 1712 Cold Polymerized Emulsion from Germany

SBR 1712 is a cold-polymerized styrene-butadiene rubber emulsion with low styrene content (<50% dry), ideal for tire treads and mechanical goods. Classified in HTS 4002.19.00.19 as it remains in primary dispersion form, retaining essential rubber character per chapter notes without disallowed additives.

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

• Provide polymerization process documentation confirming cold method and styrene ratio; watch for contamination with plasticizers that could reclassify

• Use proper UN-approved packaging for liquid shipments to avoid spills