Ribbed Smoked Sheets Grade 3 (RSS3) from China
Ribbed Smoked Sheets (RSS3) are standard Grade 3 natural rubber sheets with visible ribbing from the coagulation process, smoked for preservation, containing allowable levels of dirt and moisture. This product fits HTS 4001.21.00.30 due to its smoked sheet form in primary shapes, used primarily in tire production and rubber compounding. The ribbed texture aids in uniform drying and quality grading.
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Request supplier's RSS3 test certificates for parameters like plasticity and nitrogen content to comply with US customs; watch for over-drying during transit which can crack sheets
• Label bales clearly with grade markings to prevent downgrading at entry