Polybutadiene Rubber (BR) Granules from Germany
Granular form of cis-1,4-polybutadiene rubber, a primary form for tire manufacturing and synthetic golf balls. Falls under HTS 4002.20.00.00 as butadiene rubber in bulk granules, uncompounded and retaining raw material character.
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
• Ensure granules are simply cut from bales without surface working beyond Chapter note 8 allowances
• Include technical data sheet proving unsaturated BR eligible for sulfur vulcanization per Chapter note 1
• Watch for reclassification to 4008 if formed into rods or profiles exceeding thread dimensions