Chloroprene Rubber Crumb from Mexico
Granular crumbs of unvulcanized chloroprene (CR) rubber produced from latex coagulation, used as raw material for tire compounds. Falls under HTS 4002.49.00.00 as 'other' primary form synthetic rubber, retaining essential character without prohibited additives.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document coagulation process to prove primary form (crumbs permitted under Note 3(b)); avoid bulk forms mistaken for scrap
• Label with Mooney viscosity and CR grade for classification verification