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IIR Butyl Rubber Silica Bale from Germany

Isobutylene-isoprene rubber (IIR, butyl) bales compounded with silica for inner tube production, unvulcanized primary bales. HTS 4005.10.00.00 covers this as compounded with silica in bulk form.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Bales require airtight packaging certificates to prevent premature oxidation

• Differentiate from oil-extended butyl, which may have different rules

• Audit risk high if not clearly labeled vs. natural rubber bales