SBR Granules
Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) in granule form, a bulk primary form for compounding into tires and footwear. Falls under HTS 4002.99.00.00 as synthetic rubber in primary forms, uncompounded except for permitted emulsifiers and stabilizers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If latex form
SBR latex is specifically under 4002.91, while solid granules fall into 'other' 4002.99.
If heavily plasticized or filled
Excess plasticizers or fillers change essential character from rubber to plastic polymer under Chapter 39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure granules qualify as 'primary forms' (granules, crumbs) per Chapter Note 3 and are not surface-worked beyond simple cuts
• Declare exact polymer composition; blends over 50% natural rubber may shift to 4002.91
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