XSBR High-Styrene Dispersion from Germany
Prevulcanized XSBR dispersion with >50% styrene, in liquid primary form for dipping compounds in glove production. HTS 4002.19.00.20 covers this as carboxylated SBR meeting chapter definitions, primary liquid (note 3(a)), usable as raw rubber input.
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
• Document prevulcanization doesn't alter primary status; specify dry polymer styrene %
• Common issue: confusion with finished latex paints