SBR Carbon Black Masterbatch Granules from Japan
Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) masterbatch granules compounded with high levels of carbon black for tire manufacturing, in bulk granular primary form. Classified under HTS 4005.10.00.00 for unvulcanized compounded rubber with carbon black in primary forms, excluding prohibited vulcanizing agents.
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
• Confirm carbon black content via spectrographic analysis; misdeclared fillers can trigger audits
• Label bales clearly as 'unvulcanized compounded rubber' to prevent confusion with finished vulcanizates
• Watch for EU REACH compliance if transshipping, as silica compounds have additional registration needs