SBR Granules from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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