SBR Bale Rubber (Oil Extended) from Germany
Oil-extended SBR bales contain mineral oil up to 50 phr, in rectangular block form for footwear soles. Permitted under HTS 4002.19.00 per chapter note 5(a)(iii) as primary form retaining rubber character. Improves processing fluidity.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare oil extension percentage and type (mineral only); test extension doesn't alter vulcanization properties
• Use wooden pallets for bales; distinguish from plasticizer-extended under note 5(a)