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High Cis-Polybutadiene Rubber Bale from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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