Gutta-Percha Bale from China
Gutta-percha in compressed bales represents baled lumps of natural gum in bulk primary form, directly from tree sap coagulation without further processing. Classified under HTS 4001.30.00.10 as gutta-percha in primary forms (bales), per Chapter 40 note 2(b), retaining essential raw material character.
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
• Document coagulation process to confirm no additives beyond permitted emulsifiers (Chapter note 5(b))
• Use CITES permits if sourcing from protected Palaquium species in Southeast Asia