Polyisoprene Grafting Mastic Tape from China
Self-fusing rubber tape made from polyisoprene for sealing plant grafts and wounds. As a rubber-based grafting putty in tape form, it fits HTS 3214.90.10.00 for flexible horticultural mastics. Stretches to create airtight barriers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Classify as mastic if applied directly; bulk rubber sheets go elsewhere
• Biodegradability claims require supporting test data for customs
• Phytosanitary certificates needed for plant-contact materials