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Halo-Butyl Rubber Granules

Granular form of chloroisobutene-isoprene rubber (CIIR) in bulk primary packaging, suitable for extrusion into tire inner liners. Falls under HTS 4002.39.00.00 as 'other' halo-butyl rubber in primary granule form per Chapter Note 3(b).

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.

4008.11.50Higher: 38.3% vs 35%

If formed into plates, sheets, or strips over 0.25mm thick

Chapter Note 7 shifts worked plates/sheets from primary forms in 4002 to heading 4008.

4004.00.00Same rate: 35%

If manufacturing waste or irregular crumbs

Chapter Note 6 defines usable bulk forms as primary, but definite scrap moves to waste heading.

4002.91.00Same rate: 35%

If specifically styrene-butadiene (SBR) latex mix instead of butyl

Different synthetic rubber type changes subheading within 4002 structure.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document granule production process to prove 'simply cut to rectangular shape' compliance for sheets/strip equivalence

β€’ Label with exact IIR/CIIR composition; test for vulcanization properties if challenged by customs