4002.20.00.00/BR Oil-Extended Rubber Bale/Japan

BR Oil-Extended Rubber Bale from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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