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Cis-1,4 Polyisoprene Rubber Bale from Germany

Baled synthetic isoprene rubber (IR), a high-cis polyisoprene mimicking natural rubber properties for tire and conveyor belt production. HTS 4002.60.00.00 covers this primary form bale as unvulcanized synthetic rubber meeting chapter note 2 criteria.

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

• Supply manufacturer specs confirming 1,4-polyisoprene structure and essential character as raw rubber

• Use proper packaging to prevent contamination that could imply compounding