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SBR Latex Dispersion for Carpet Backing from Japan

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 — 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 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