Pale Crepe Natural Rubber Sheets
Pale crepe natural rubber sheets in primary rectangular form, uncompounded and produced by acid coagulation. It is classified under tariff item 4001.29.00 as 'other' natural rubber in plates or sheets, per chapter note 9.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sheets are smoked rubber sheets
Subheading 4001.21 specifically covers smoked rubber sheets, while 4001.29 covers other natural rubber forms.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the sheets are simply cut to rectangular shape and not further worked (e.g
• no surface texturing)
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing the rubber is uncompounded
• If the sheets are printed or surface-worked beyond simple cutting, they may fall under chapter 49 per section note 2
Related Products under Tariff item 4001.29.00
Balata Gum Plates for Industrial Chewing Gum Base
Balata gum in rectangular plates, a natural gum similar to rubber, used as a base for industrial adhesives and chewing gum production. It is in primary form (plates) and uncompounded, falling under tariff item 4001.29.00 as 'other' natural gums.
Brown Crepe Rubber Strip Rolls
Brown crepe natural rubber in continuous strip rolls, simply cut to rectangular profile and uncompounded. It is a primary form (strip) of natural rubber, classified under tariff item 4001.29.00 as 'other' natural rubber in primary forms.
Chicle Natural Gum Paste for Chewing Gum
Chicle natural gum paste in primary form (coagulated paste) for premium chewing gum manufacturing. It is uncompounded and falls under tariff item 4001.29.00 as 'other' natural gums in primary forms, including liquids and pastes per chapter note 3.
Guayule Rubber Granules Unvulcanized
Guayule rubber granules in bulk bags, an uncompounded natural rubber in primary granular form. It falls under tariff item 4001.29.00 as 'other' natural rubber, with granules explicitly listed as a primary form in chapter note 3.
Gutta-Percha Lumps in Bulk Sacks
Gutta-percha lumps in 50 kg sacks, an uncompounded natural gum in irregular bulk form. It is classified under tariff item 4001.29.00 as 'other' natural gums in primary forms, with lumps explicitly listed in chapter note 3(b).
Jelutong Natural Gum Blocks
Jelutong natural gum blocks of irregular shape, used for blending in rubber compounds. It is uncompounded and falls under tariff item 4001.29.00 as 'other' natural gums in primary forms, with blocks of irregular shape listed in chapter note 3.