Gutta-Percha Resin from Japan
Gutta-percha, a trans-1,4-polyisoprene from Palaquium trees, is chemically similar to natural rubber but more rigid; used in golf balls and dental applications. Processed into primary resin pellets. As a natural polymer chemical derivative, it fits HTS 3913.90.1000.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document source plant (Palaquium spp.) and trans-isoprene structure to distinguish from cis-natural rubber
• Ensure primary form declaration; finished dental points classify elsewhere (3926)
• CITES permit may be required if from protected species