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
Related Products under HTS 4002.99.00.00
EPDM Rubber Bale
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) rubber in compressed bale form, used for weatherstripping and roofing. HTS 4002.99.00.00 covers this synthetic rubber in primary bulk form, free of vulcanizing agents.
IIR Latex Paste
Isobutylene-Isoprene Rubber (IIR/Butyl) latex paste for tire inner liners. HTS 4002.99.00.00 for other synthetic rubber pastes in primary forms.
ACM Rubber Lump
Acrylic rubber (ACM) in lump form for oil-resistant seals. Primary synthetic rubber lumps under 4002.99.00.00.
FKM Powder
Fluoroelastomer (FKM/Viton) powder for high-performance gaskets. Synthetic rubber powder in primary form, HTS 4002.99.00.00.
CSM Rubber Granules
Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene (CSM/Hypalon) granules for corrosion-resistant coatings. Primary form under 4002.99.00.00.
AU Polyurethane Rubber Bale
Polyurethane rubber (AU) in bale form, qualifying as synthetic rubber per vulcanization test. HTS 4002.99.00.00 for other types.