Grade 3 Smoked Rubber Sheets from Canada

These are natural rubber sheets produced from latex coagulated into sheets, then smoked over wood fires to preserve and darken them, specifically meeting Grade 3 quality standards with moderate impurities and discoloration. Classified under HTS 4001.21.00.30 as smoked sheets of natural rubber in primary forms, they serve as a raw material for further processing into tires, seals, and footwear. The smoking process imparts elasticity and durability typical of natural rubber.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

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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

Verify Grade 3 certification through visual inspection for ash content, dirt, and bark specks per international standards like the Green Book; ensure documentation includes origin certificates to avoid misclassification as higher grades

Common pitfalls include improper storage leading to mold, so use ventilated containers during shipping

Grade 3 Smoked Rubber Sheets from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4001.21.00.30