Cold Polymerized SBR Granules from China
Cold SBR granules offer higher molecular weight for superior tire performance, supplied in bulk powder/granule form. Under HTS 4002.19.00 as primary synthetic rubber granules meeting elasticity recovery tests, free of vulcanizing agents. Preferred for premium automotive 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
• Submit polymerization temperature records (<10°C for cold process); test for bound styrene content
• Package in anti-tack bags per note 5(b)(i); beware re-export rules for bonded warehouses