NBR Crumb Rubber from Japan
Crumb form of NBR from coagulation process, used as raw material for recycling into new compounds. HTS 4002.59.00.00 covers synthetic rubber crumbs as primary bulk form per Note 3(c).
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 crumb size (<5mm) to avoid thread classification (Note 6)
• Confirm no processing beyond coagulation to stay in primary form