NBR Powder Granules from Germany
Granular form of acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) produced by spray drying latex, used in compounding for seals and gaskets. Falls under HTS 4002.59.00.00 as synthetic rubber in primary bulk form (granules), per Chapter Note 3(c).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Ensure particle size and bulk form documentation to distinguish from finished articles
• Test for absence of cross-linking agents; presence disqualifies from primary form per Note 5
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests 'articles' status, which shifts to heading 4008