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