SBR Latex Dispersion for Carpet Backing from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
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
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