NBR Masterbatch (Rubber Base) from Germany
NBR masterbatch with minimal permitted additives, retaining primary rubber character for hose extrusion. HTS 4002.59.00.00 allows small processing aids per Note 5(b).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• List all additives with percentages to verify Note 5(b) compliance
• Rubber content >90% typically maintains primary classification
• Avoid 'ready-to-cure' descriptions suggesting compounding