Halo-Butyl Rubber Granules from Japan
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).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document granule production process to prove 'simply cut to rectangular shape' compliance for sheets/strip equivalence
• Label with exact IIR/CIIR composition; test for vulcanization properties if challenged by customs