Ribbed Smoked Sheets (RSS3) from Germany
RSS3 grade smoked natural rubber sheets with moderate staining and slightly higher dirt (max 0.55%), still suitable for tire and footwear compounding. Falls under HTS 4001.21.00 as primary smoked sheets per chapter notes excluding compounded mixtures.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Label bales with RSS3 specs (DRC ≥82%) and origin traceability for REACH-like regulations
• Use phytosanitary certificates if from rubber plantations to clear agricultural inspections