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%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
• 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