SBR Granules from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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