High Molecular Weight Butyl Rubber Crumbs from China
Crumbs of high MW isobutene-isoprene rubber for blending in conveyor belts. HTS 4002.31.00.00 for primary crumb form, complying with synthetic rubber vulcanization and recovery tests in chapter note 2(a).
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
• Lab tests for elongation/recovery properties mandatory for synthetic rubber proof
• Crumb size uniformity prevents reclass to waste under 4004
• Document MW specs for quality assurance in customs valuation