Lanxess Butyl 301 Rubber Granules from Japan
Granular isobutene-isoprene (butyl) rubber grade 301 from Lanxess, in primary crumb form for easy processing into seals and gaskets. Falls under HTS 4002.31.00.00 per chapter note 3(b) for granules as primary forms of synthetic rubber, without disallowed additives.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include test reports verifying vulcanization properties match synthetic rubber definition in chapter note 2
• Avoid shipping in compounded form; separate additives documentation to prevent 4005 classification
• Monitor particle size to ensure granules qualify as 'bulk forms' under primary definitions