Thai RSS3 Smoked Rubber Sheets from China
Thailand-sourced Ribbed Smoked Sheets Grade 3 (RSS3) are natural rubber in thin, ribbed sheets smoked to achieve pliability and resistance to decay, meeting Grade 3 specs for cleanliness. Under HTS 4001.21.00.30 as primary smoked sheets, they are ideal for molding into seals and gaskets. No additives beyond permitted emulsifiers preserve their raw material status.
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
• Conduct moisture content tests upon arrival (max 1% for Grade 3) to refute claims of degradation; declare bale weights accurately to avoid shortages disputes