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Carboxylated NBR Latex for Dipping from Japan

Carboxylated acrylonitrile-butadiene latex enhanced for better film strength in dipping applications like balloons and condoms. Remains under 4002.51.00.00 as a primary synthetic rubber latex form with permitted modifications.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document carboxylation as a permitted graft modification under synthetic rubber definition

• Avoid retail packaging; bulk drums maintain primary form status

• Prepare for FDA compliance if destined for food/medical contact uses