HS Code:
Oligomeric poly(butadiene) (CAS No. 68441-52-1), classified under HS Code 3902.90.00, is a synthetic polymer derived from butadiene. It is commonly used in the production of adhesives, coatings, sealants, and as a toughening agent in plastics and rubber products due to its flexibility and impact resistance. This product falls under the broader category of polymers of olefins in primary forms, and its trade is influenced by industrial demand in automotive, construction, and electronics sectors.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $250 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
UN Comtrade Database and ITC Trade Map
$70 million USD
28% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$50 million USD
20% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$40 million USD
16% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$35 million USD
14% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$25 million USD
10% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
5.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
10% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like USMCA and EU-Japan EPA)
Growing demand in automotive sector
Increased use in tire manufacturing and lightweight vehicle components is driving trade volume upwards, especially in Asia-Pacific and North America.
2021-2022
Shift towards sustainable materials
Pressure to develop bio-based or recyclable poly(butadiene) alternatives may affect long-term demand for traditional oligomers.
2022-2023
Supply chain disruptions
Post-COVID supply chain bottlenecks and raw material shortages have led to price volatility and trade delays.
2020-2022
The European Union introduced provisional anti-dumping duties on poly(butadiene) imports from certain Asian countries to protect domestic producers.
June 2023
This may redirect trade flows towards other regions and increase costs for EU importers.
A new phase of the US-China trade agreement reduced tariffs on certain chemical polymers, including oligomeric poly(butadiene), fostering bilateral trade.
March 2023
Expected to boost exports from China to the US, potentially shifting market shares.
Major manufacturers in Japan announced advancements in low-energy production processes for poly(butadiene) oligomers, enhancing cost competitiveness.
September 2022
Likely to increase Japan's export volumes and influence global pricing.