High Ammonia Natural Rubber Latex from Mexico
Natural rubber latex preserved with high ammonia content (0.7-1.0%) to prevent coagulation during storage and transport, used in foam mattresses and carpets. Classified under HTS 4001.10.00.00 as primary liquid form with allowed preservatives that don't alter raw material character per chapter notes 1 and 5(b).
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include ammonia content and dry rubber content (DRC) specs on commercial invoice; test for bacterial contamination common in transit
• Label containers with 'biodegradable hazard' if required; comply with TSCA for chemical notifications
• Avoid declaring as 'rubber solution' which implies solvents excluded from primary forms