Pre-vulcanized Natural Rubber Latex
Pre-vulcanized natural rubber latex is natural latex that has been partially cross-linked with sulfur and accelerators for dipping processes in glove manufacturing. It is explicitly included in the tariff item as 'whether or not pre-vulcanized' and remains a liquid primary form.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the latex is dried into solid rubber
Solid natural rubber falls under heading 40.01.
If compounded with additional vulcanizing agents or fillers
Compounded rubber falls under heading 40.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the prevulcanization process and ensure it does not involve compounding with fillers or plasticizers
• Provide a specification sheet showing the latex is in liquid form
• Verify that any accelerators are added solely for prevulcanization as permitted
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