Balata-Gut Percha Natural Gum and Synthetic Rubber Paste
A paste form mixture of balata and gutta-percha natural gums (heading 40.01) with synthetic rubber, intended for specialty sealing compounds. It is in primary form (paste) and contains no prohibited substances such as vulcanizing agents or fillers, as per chapter note 5.
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 mixture is compounded with vulcanizing agents or fillers.
Compounded rubber with additives falls under heading 40.05, not 40.02.
If the paste is shaped into plates, sheets, or strip.
Further worked forms of rubber are classified under heading 40.08.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the paste is classified as a primary form under chapter note 3 and does not contain additives beyond those permitted in chapter note 5(B)
• Provide a detailed composition sheet to the CBSA to avoid reclassification
• Verify that the product is not put up in sets with other constituents that would trigger section note 1
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