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Seed NBR Latex for Polymer Blends from Japan

Seed latex of NBR used as core in emulsion polymerization for ABS plastics and blends. Technical primary form qualifying for HTS 4002.51.00.00 as vulcanizable synthetic rubber.

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

• Include polymerization process details to confirm rubber character retention

• Hazardous material declarations for emulsion stabilizers

• Avoid bulk polymerization claims that suggest finished polymers