Smoked Rubber Sheets Grade RSS3 from Japan

Smoked rubber sheets (Ribbed Smoked Sheet Grade 3) are produced from natural latex coagulated into sheets, ribbed, air-dried, and smoked over wood fires to preserve and standardize quality. Classified under HTS 4001.21.0050 as 'other' smoked sheets in primary forms, these retain the essential character of raw natural rubber without vulcanizing agents or fillers beyond permitted additives.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

0%

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 no vulcanizing agents, pigments, or extenders beyond emulsifiers/antitack agents to maintain primary form classification per chapter note 5

Obtain certificate of origin and quality specs (e.g

dirt content <0.20%, ash <0.75%) for customs valuation and compliance

Avoid misclassification as processed sheets if surface-worked beyond simple rectangular cuts

Smoked Rubber Sheets Grade RSS3 from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4001.21.00.50