Prevulcanized Butyl Rubber Paste from Germany
Paste form of prevulcanized isobutene-isoprene rubber (IIR) for adhesive applications, explicitly allowed under chapter notes. Classified in 4002.31.00.00 as primary paste form without prohibited vulcanizing agents beyond prevulcanization.
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
• Distinguish prevulcanized latex from fully compounded; provide vulcanization test data
• Label clearly as 'prevulcanized primary form' to match note 5(a) exception