SBR Granules from Germany
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 — 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 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