Thermoplastic Natural Rubber (TPNR) from Japan
TPNR dynamically vulcanizes natural rubber within thermoplastic matrix, creating processable pellets for injection molding. Primary pellet form. Blends chemically cross-linked qualify as modified natural polymer under 3913.90.1000.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Composition breakdown must show natural rubber phase >50% with documented vulcanization
• Microscopy evidence of co-continuous morphology prevents synthetic polymer misclassification
• Specify pellet size <5mm to confirm primary form vs. finished shapes