Ribbed Smoked Sheets (RSS3)
Ribbed Smoked Sheets (RSS3) are smoked natural rubber sheets with moderate staining and slightly higher dirt content (max 0.55%), suitable for tire and footwear compounding. They are uncompounded primary forms, falling under tariff item 4001.21.00 as smoked sheets.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sheets are compounded with extenders or fillers
Compounded natural rubber falls under other forms of natural rubber.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the sheets are free of vulcanizing agents and other prohibited additives
• Declare the grade (RSS3) and confirm the sheets are in primary form
• Keep documentation of the smoking process to support classification
Related Products under Tariff item 4001.21.00
Grade 1 RSS1 Smoked Rubber Sheets
Grade 1 RSS1 Smoked Rubber Sheets are high-quality smoked sheets of natural rubber, produced by coagulating latex, rolling into sheets, air-drying, and smoking over wood fires for preservation. They are uncompounded primary forms, classifying under tariff item 4001.21.00.
Heavy Smoked Rubber Sheets (RSS5)
Heavy Smoked Rubber Sheets (RSS5) are natural rubber sheets produced from coagulated latex, smoked to preserve and darken them. Despite higher impurities, they remain in primary form as smoked sheets, uncompounded and without prohibited additives, fitting tariff item 4001.21.00.
Malaysian SIR20 Equivalent RSS1 Sheets
Malaysian SIR20 Equivalent RSS1 Sheets are Grade 1 smoked sheets comparable to SIR20 standard, featuring high purity and smoke aroma for natural preservation. They are uncompounded primary forms, used in medical gloves and adhesives production, fitting tariff item 4001.21.00.
Premium Indonesian RSS1 Smoked Sheets
Premium Indonesian RSS1 Smoked Sheets are Grade 1 smoked rubber sheets sourced from Indonesian plantations, featuring light brown color, high elasticity, and low ash content. They are uncompounded primary forms, classifying under tariff item 4001.21.00.
Ribbed Smoked Blanket Sheets
Ribbed Smoked Blanket Sheets are large, blanket-style smoked natural rubber sheets without ribs, coagulated and dried in bulk for industrial use. They are in primary form as smoked sheets, uncompounded, and meet the definition of smoked sheets under tariff item 4001.21.00.
Ribbed Smoked Sheets (RSS1)
Ribbed Smoked Sheets (RSS1) are high-quality natural rubber sheets produced by coagulating latex from Hevea brasiliensis, rolling into ribbed sheets, and smoke-drying over wood fires. They are uncompounded primary forms, meeting the smoked sheets definition under tariff item 4001.21.00.