Natural Rubber Latex in Bulk Drums from China
Prevulcanized natural rubber latex supplied in large drums for industrial dipping and coating processes. Classified under HTS 4001.29.00.00 as natural rubber in primary form (latex dispersion), not compounded with vulcanizing agents beyond prevulcanization. Meets chapter definition for primary forms including liquids and pastes.
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 latex concentration and prevulcanization status via lab testing to confirm primary form status
• Require supplier certificates proving no prohibited additives like fillers or plasticizers per chapter note 5
• Ensure proper UN hazmat labeling for liquid shipments to prevent customs delays