SBR Unvulcanized Rubber Bale Compound from Japan
Bales of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) unvulcanized compound containing carbon black reinforcement and oils for tire manufacturing. HTS 4005.99.00.00 applies to this 'other' compounded primary form rubber, as it includes extenders excluded from headings 4001-4002. Not scrap or vulcanized per chapter notes.
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
• Weigh bales precisely for entry declarations; test for vulcanization levels if disputed
• Certify no vulcanizing agents present to stay in 4005
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as natural rubber bales under 4001