Ribbed Smoked Sheets Grade 2 (RSS2)
Ribbed Smoked Sheets (RSS) Grade 2 are pale crepe-like natural rubber sheets with ribbed texture from standard field coagulation and smoke-drying, allowing slight blemishes. HTS 4001.21.0020 covers this primary form of smoked natural rubber sheets, essential for rubber compounding without prohibited modifications. Commonly used in tire treads and conveyor belts.
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 unsmoked pale crepe sheets
Unsmoked natural rubber sheets like pale crepe are under 4001.29, distinguished by lack of smoking process.
If mixed with synthetic rubber
Blends of natural and synthetic rubber in primary forms shift to Chapter 40 heading 4002.
If surface-worked into plates beyond simple cutting
Further worked rubber plates or sheets fall under 4008.11 per Chapter Note 8 definitions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with International RSS standards (ISO 2000) for Grade 2, including dirt content under 0.20%
• Declare exact moisture content (under 0.75%) and pack in polythene bales to prevent degradation during shipping
• Watch for reclassification if sheets are cut to non-rectangular shapes, potentially moving to 4008 as profiles
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Grade 2 Smoked Rubber Sheets
These are natural rubber sheets produced from coagulated latex, smoked to preserve and darken them, meeting the Grade 2 RSS standard with specific visual and physical criteria like moderate pricks and slight bark. Classified under HTS 4001.21.0020 as smoked sheets in primary form, not compounded with vulcanizing agents or fillers per Chapter Note 5. Ideal for further processing into tires, footwear, and industrial products.
Standard Indonesian RSS2 Smoked Rubber Sheets
Produced in Indonesia from Hevea brasiliensis latex, these Grade 2 smoked sheets feature light brown color, ribbed surface, and meet regional standards for export. Falls under HTS 4001.21.0020 as natural rubber smoked sheets in primary rectangular form, free of compounding additives. Key raw material for automotive and consumer rubber goods.
Thai Grade 2 Smoked Sheet Rubber (RSS2)
High-quality Thai RSS2 sheets from smoked natural latex coagulation, Grade 2 allowing very slight bark and transparent stains. HTS 4001.21.0020 applies to these primary form sheets, uncompounded and in simple rectangular blocks. Widely used in global rubber industry for hoses and seals.
Malaysian RSS No. 2 Smoked Rubber Sheets
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Vietnam Grade 2 Smoked Natural Rubber Sheets
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Sri Lankan RSS2 Grade 2 Smoked Sheets
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