SBR Latex Dispersion for Carpet Backing from China
Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) dispersion, compounded unvulcanized, primary form used for impregnating carpet backings. Classified under HTS 4005.20.00.00 as a rubber dispersion other than prevulcanized latex, with only permitted emulsifiers and stabilizers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Confirm no vulcanizing agents or excessive fillers per Chapter Note 5 to maintain primary form status
• Include supplier specs showing dispersion form and composition compliant with notes excluding textiles
• Check for homogeneity to distinguish from mixtures potentially classifiable elsewhere