SBR Bale Rubber (Oil Extended) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)