Gutta-Percha Lumps in Bulk Sacks from China
Irregular lumps of gutta-percha natural gum packaged in 50kg sacks for electrical insulation production. HTS 4001.29.00.00 includes such natural gums in primary bulk lump forms per chapter note 3(b).
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
• Supplier affidavits required confirming no heat processing beyond coagulation
• X-ray density tests distinguish from synthetic gutta-percha substitutes
• Package markings must specify 'primary form - not for direct consumer use'