Thermoplastic Natural Rubber (TPNR) from Japan
Thermoplastic natural rubber (TPNR) is produced by dynamically vulcanizing natural rubber within a thermoplastic matrix, creating processable pellets for injection molding. The chemically cross-linked blend qualifies as a modified natural polymer in primary pellet form. It falls under this tariff item for natural polymers not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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- CFIA
All Programs · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require CFIA All Programs depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Within Range 3913900010–3913900090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Confirm the TPNR is based on natural rubber and not a synthetic thermoplastic elastomer
• Provide details on the vulcanization process to show chemical modification
• Check if the product is excluded as an article of Section XVII if used in vehicles