Grade 1 RSS1 Smoked Rubber Sheets
High-quality smoked sheets of natural rubber, Grade 1 (RSS1), produced by coagulating latex, rolling into sheets, air-drying, and smoking over wood fires for preservation. Classified under HTS 4001.21.00.10 as smoked sheets in primary form, meeting strict standards for cleanliness, uniformity, and minimal impurities with a minimum 93% dry rubber content.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If grade 2 or lower quality
Lower grades like RSS2 or RSS3 with more blemishes or lower DRC fall under technically specified natural rubber sheets.
If in latex form
Latex, even prevulcanized, is classified separately as a liquid primary form under heading 4001.10.
If from manufacturing waste
Rubber waste, parings, or scrap not usable as-is per Note 6 moves to heading 4004, not primary forms.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify Grade 1 certification via visual inspection standards (no blemishes, uniform color, minimum DRC 93%) and obtain supplier test certificates for customs
• Ensure no vulcanizing agents, pigments, or fillers added, as per Chapter Note 5(a), to maintain primary form classification; provide latex origin documentation
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Premium Indonesian RSS1 Smoked Sheets
Grade 1 smoked rubber sheets sourced from Indonesian plantations, featuring light brown color, high elasticity, and low ash content. Falls under HTS 4001.21.00.10 specifically for RSS1 smoked sheets in primary form, ideal for high-end tire manufacturing and rubber goods.
Thai Grade 1 Smoked Rubber Sheets
Superior Grade 1 (RSS1) smoked sheets from Thailand, known for consistent thickness (2.5-3mm), high tensile strength, and preservation through low-temperature smoking. HTS 4001.21.00.10 covers these as primary form smoked natural rubber sheets, excluding any compounded additives.
Vietnamese RSS1 Grade 1 Smoked Rubber
High-grade RSS1 smoked rubber sheets from Vietnam, with clean surface, uniform smoking, and excellent processability for extrusion. Precisely matches HTS 4001.21.00.10 as Grade 1 smoked sheets in primary rectangular form, retaining raw material character.
Malaysian SIR20 Equivalent RSS1 Sheets
Grade 1 smoked sheets comparable to SIR20 standard, featuring high purity and smoke aroma for natural preservation. Classified in HTS 4001.21.00.10 for RSS1 primary forms, used in medical gloves and adhesives production.
Sri Lankan Grade 1 Pale Smoked Rubber Sheets
Pale-colored Grade 1 RSS1 sheets from Sri Lanka, lightly smoked for optimal preservation without darkening. HTS 4001.21.00.10 applies to these uncut rectangular primary sheets of natural rubber, free from prohibited compounding.