Government Eyes Tax on Mystery Rubber with Secret Numbers
Published Date: 5/13/2025
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Summary
A petition has been filed to add a special kind of rubber called BIIR to the list of chemicals that get taxed under the Superfund program. This means companies dealing with BIIR might have to pay new taxes if the change happens. The government is asking for public comments before making any decisions, so the final call isn’t made yet.
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