Raw Gutta-Percha Latex from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 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)