CR Neoprene Carbon Black Granules

Chloroprene rubber (CR, Neoprene) granules compounded with carbon black for adhesive applications, unvulcanized in crumb primary form. Under HTS 4005.10.00.00 for rubber compounded with carbon black in permitted primary forms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4002.49.00Same rate: 35%

If uncompounded chloroprene latex

Pure synthetic CR latex is 4002 primary form.

3506.91Lower: 12.1% vs 35%

If used as adhesive prepared rubber

Adhesive formulations with rubber may classify in Chapter 35.

4009.41.00Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If vulcanized into tubes

Vulcanized CR tubes are in 4009.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Granules must retain bulk form character; pelleted for machinery may be 4008

β€’ Declare exact compounding ratio to confirm note 5(b) compliance

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