BR Oil-Extended Rubber Bale from Germany
Butadiene rubber extended with mineral oil in bale form for easier processing. Permitted under HTS 4002.20.00.00 as primary BR with allowed oil extender per note 5(a)(iii).
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
• Specify oil extension percentage (<50% typically) to validate primary rubber status
• Oil type certification prevents shift to petroleum products classification
• Test for rubber essential character retention despite extension