Unvulcanized Balata Sheets from China
Thin, simply cut rectangular sheets of raw balata gum in primary form, ideal for historical golf ball cores. HTS 4001.30.00.05 applies to balata sheets per primary form definitions, excluding any surface printing or vulcanization.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Photodocument sheets as 'uncut rectangular' to match Note 8; irregular shapes become lumps
• Test for emulsifiers only (allowed per Note 5(b)); pigments disqualify
• Anticipate seasonal supply fluctuations from Amazon harvest cycles