Centrifuged Natural Rubber Latex HA Type from China
HA (High Ammonia) type natural latex produced by centrifugation to 60% DRC, ideal for tire cord dipping and adhesive production. HTS 4001.10.00.00 applies as it's uncompounded liquid latex with minimal allowed stabilizers per chapter note 5(b).
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit DRC certificate from supplier; US Customs may sample for volatile fatty acid (VFA) number to verify freshness
• Use refrigerated containers below 30°C; declare exact stabilization additives to avoid 4005 reclassification
• Check for latex allergies in workforce; provide SDS for ammonia exposure