Polybutadiene Rubber (BR) Granules from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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