Smoked Natural Rubber Crumb
Crumb form of lightly smoked natural rubber from Hevea trees, primary bulk form for easy handling in compounding. HTS 4001.29.00.00 'other' includes crumbs as primary form per note 3.
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 technically specified RSS
Higher purity technically specified rubber uses 4001.22 vs. standard crumb.
If worn/used rubber crumb
Waste crumb from worn goods classifies as scrap in 4004.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Dirt retention index testing required to validate primary quality
• Plastic bale liner contamination can cause 4005 compounded reclassification
• Declare RSS grade equivalents for proper valuation
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