Neoprene Polymer Paste from China
High-solids paste form of chloroprene rubber (CR) for calendaring into sheets, free of extenders or fillers. HTS 4002.49.00.00 covers this as primary paste form under Note 3(a), distinct from compounded materials.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include rheology data showing paste consistency without plasticizers (prohibited unless mineral oil-extended)
• CBP may require additive disclosure; limit to Note 5(b) emulsifiers/antioxidants
• Avoid declaring as solution if solvent > permitted levels, risking 4004 reclassification