Guayule Rubber Latex from China
Guayule latex, derived from Parthenium argentatum shrubs, is a hypoallergenic natural rubber alternative supplied as a primary liquid dispersion. It qualifies under HTS 4001.30.00.10 as guayule (a similar natural gum per Chapter note 1), in primary form without compounding.
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
• Include protein content tests confirming low allergen levels, as guayule is marketed for medical uses
• Source verification from US/Mexico growers; declare extraction method to affirm primary form
• Avoid classification error by ensuring no plasticizers added, per note 5(a)(iii)