High Cis-Polybutadiene Rubber Bale from Japan
Baled high-cis butadiene rubber for conveyor belts and footwear soles, in primary bulk form. HTS 4002.20.00.00 applies to this unvulcanized synthetic BR meeting elongation/recovery tests without prohibited additives.
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%
Import Tips
• Label bales clearly with BR type and confirm no cross-linking agents present via lab analysis
• Declare exact polymer structure to distinguish from general synthetic rubber in 4002.99
• Prevent duty disputes by providing vulcanization test results per Chapter note 1(a) criteria