Guayule Rubber Granules Unvulcanized
Granular primary form of natural rubber from guayule shrub, supplied in bulk bags for tire compounding. Falls under 4001.29.00.00 as 'other' natural rubber primary forms (granules), explicitly allowed in chapter note 3 primary forms.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If smoked sheets form
Traditional smoked natural rubber sheets use 4001.21; guayule granules are 'other'.
If compounded with vulcanizing agents
Any vulcanizing agents added moves from primary 4001 to compounded 4005 per note 5.
If whole plant material
Unextracted guayule plants/shrubs classify as plants for perfumery vs. extracted rubber.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide extraction process documentation proving guayule botanical source vs. synthetic
• Lab certify granule size and purity; oversized (>5mm cross-section) threads go to 4008
• Declare exact moisture content to avoid waste/scrap misclassification under 4004
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Smoked Natural Rubber Crumb
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