Exxon Butyl 268 Rubber Bale from Germany
Baled isobutene-isoprene rubber (IIR) in bulk form, grade Butyl 268 from ExxonMobil, suitable for tire inner liners and pharmaceutical stoppers. Classified under 4002.31.00.00 as synthetic rubber in primary bale form, unvulcanized and uncompounded beyond allowed stabilizers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit manufacturer specs showing Mooney viscosity and absence of pigments or extenders per chapter notes
• Check for oil-extended variants, which may shift to different subheadings if exceeding permitted levels
• Use ISCC certification for sustainable sourcing to facilitate customs clearance