Polybutadiene Rubber (BR) Granules from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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