Butyl Rubber Powder for Tire Liners from China
Fine powder form of IIR butyl rubber used in tire inner liner compounds, supplied in bulk bags. HTS 4002.31.00.00 applies as synthetic rubber in primary powder form per chapter note 3(b), retaining raw material character.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify powder is free of reinforcing agents; common pitfall leads to 4005 reclassification
• Provide end-use statements if for specific industries like automotive
• Ensure packaging prevents agglomeration into non-primary forms during transit