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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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