Chicle-Balata Blend Primary Paste from China
Dispersion paste blending balata with similar natural gums like chicle in primary liquid form for gum bases. Covered by HTS 4001.30.00.05 as balata/gutta-percha/chicle gums in pastes, retaining raw character without vulcanizing agents.
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
• Specify blend ratios in invoices; pure chicle may split to statistical breaks
• Maintain temperature logs for paste stability to avoid waste reclass
• Certify no plasticizers per Note 5(a)(iii) for primary eligibility