Neodymium-Catalyzed Polybutadiene Rubber from Germany
High-microstructure BR produced via neodymium catalyst, baled for golf balls and tires. HTS 4002.20.00.00 covers this synthetic butadiene rubber in primary bale form, uncompounded.
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
• Include catalyst specification in import docs to validate high-cis BR properties
• Confirm bales retain 'essential character as raw material' with no added vulcanization aids
• Test for permitted additives only (emulsifiers, antioxidants) to avoid 4005 shift