TSNR Grade 20 Rubber Bale
Technically specified natural rubber (TSNR) Grade 20 is a standardized form of natural rubber in primary bale form with specific dirt content, ash, and nitrogen levels as per ISO standards. It falls under HTS 4001.22.0025 as it is technically specified natural rubber in 'other forms' (bales), meeting Chapter 40 note definitions for primary forms without prohibited compounding agents.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If smoked sheets rather than technically specified bales
Smoked sheets are classified separately under 4001.11 as a distinct primary form of natural rubber, not TSNR.
If containing vulcanizing agents, pigments, or fillers beyond permitted additives
Chapter Note 5(a) excludes compounded rubber from 4001, directing it to waste/parings or other processed forms in 4004.
If not technically specified but in other primary forms like pale crepe
Non-TSNR natural rubber in plates, sheets, or strip falls under the broader 4001.29 category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify supplier certification confirming TSNR Grade 20 specs (dirt ≤0.20%, ash ≤0.75%) to avoid reclassification as unstandardized rubber
• Provide mill test reports and bale markings during customs entry to prove primary form status per Chapter Note 5
• Avoid shipments with added vulcanizing agents or fillers, as they shift to heading 4004 or 4005
Related Products under HTS 4001.22.00.25
Standard Malaysian Rubber (SMR) 20 Bale
SMR 20 is a Technically Specified Natural Rubber grade produced by coagulating latex, sheeting, and air-drying to achieve precise technical specifications for industrial use. Classified under HTS 4001.22.0025 for TSNR Grade 20 in bale form, as primary natural rubber without disallowed additives.
TSNR 20 Pale Crepe Bale
Pale crepe TSNR Grade 20 is low-dirt natural rubber processed into low-odor, high-purity bales for specialty applications like medical gloves. It qualifies for HTS 4001.22.0025 as technically specified in primary bale form per Chapter 40 definitions.
Ribbed Smoked Sheet RSS Alternative TSNR 20 Bale
This TSNR Grade 20 bale mimics RSS properties but meets technical specs for standardized use in tire compounding. HTS 4001.22.0025 covers it as primary form TSNR bales, excluding compounded or shaped articles.
Industrial TSNR Grade 20 Rubber Block
Large block form of TSNR Grade 20 natural rubber designed for bulk processing in heavy industrial applications like conveyor belts. Classified in HTS 4001.22.0025 as primary 'other forms' per Chapter Note 3(b) for blocks and bales.