Raw Gutta-Percha Latex from China
Raw gutta-percha latex is a natural gum extracted from the sap of Palaquium gutta trees, supplied in liquid primary form suitable for processing into sheets or other shapes. It falls under HTS 4001.30.00.10 as gutta-percha in primary form (liquids), explicitly covered by Chapter 40 note 1 as a natural gum not compounded with vulcanizing agents or fillers.
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
• Verify the product is uncompounded per Chapter 40 note 5(a) to avoid reclassification as a mixture under 4004 or 4005
• Provide botanical origin certification (e.g
• from Palaquium trees) and test reports confirming primary form (latex/dispersion)