Butyl Rubber Powder for Tire Liners from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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