Styrene-Rich XSBR Paste from China
Carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR) paste with over 50% styrene by weight, supplied in primary paste form for enhanced adhesion in paper coatings. Classified in HTS 4002.19.00.20 due to its synthetic rubber composition, high styrene level, and primary form without disallowed modifications per chapter notes. Ideal for industrial binding applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming carboxylation and styrene percentage; avoid bulk packaging that suggests further processing
• Common pitfall: incorrect declaration as general polymer vs specific SBR type