Thermoplastic Natural Rubber (TPNR) from United States
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 — United States → Canada
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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