Carboxylated XSBR Latex XL-505 from Mexico
XSBR XL-505 is carboxylated styrene-butadiene latex with ≤50% styrene, used in carpet backings and textile coatings. It falls under HTS 4002.19.00.19 as a primary form synthetic rubber dispersion, explicitly including carboxylated variants per hierarchy, without vulcanizing additives.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include FTIR analysis proving carboxylation and styrene content; avoid bulk shipments without stabilizers as permitted by notes
• Pitfall: Textile impregnation post-import may require reclassification checks