BIIR Rubber Bale

Brominated isobutene-isoprene rubber (BIIR) compressed into rectangular bales for storage and transport, used in pharmaceutical stoppers. HTS 4002.39.00.00 covers this as 'other' primary form bale of halo-butyl rubber, retaining raw material character.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4002.19.00Same rate: 35%

If plain isobutene-isoprene without halogenation

Non-halo IIR moves to specific 4002.19 subheading, distinct from 'other' halo variants.

3812.31.00Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If pre-mixed with vulcanizing accelerators beyond permitted

Note 5(a)(i) excludes such compounded rubber from 4002, into rubber accelerant preparations.

4009.41.00Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If processed into tubes or profiles post-import

Finished articles like tubes fall under 4009, not primary forms.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include mill test reports showing compliance with synthetic rubber vulcanization test from Chapter Note 2

β€’ Weigh bales precisely; oversized or irregular shapes risk reclassification as scrap