Ribbed Smoked Sheets (RSS1) from China
High-quality natural rubber smoked sheets graded as RSS1, produced by coagulating latex from Hevea brasiliensis, rolling into ribbed sheets, and smoke-drying over wood fires. Classified under HTS 4001.21.00 as smoked sheets in primary form, retaining essential character as raw material without vulcanizing agents or fillers beyond permitted additives.
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
• Verify supplier certifications for RSS grade (e.g
• RSS1 minimum 93% DRC, clean sheets) to meet quality standards and avoid reclassification
• Ensure documentation confirms no vulcanizing agents, pigments, or extenders added beyond note 5(b) allowances to remain in primary form