Chicle Latex Paste from China
Chicle in paste form derived from natural gum emulsion, suitable for further processing in chewing gum production. Classified under HTS 4001.30.0020 as chicle in primary liquid/paste form, explicitly covered by Chapter 40 note 3(a) for primary forms, excluding compounded or vulcanized products.
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 lab analysis confirming no vulcanizing agents, pigments, or fillers per Chapter 40 note 5(a) to maintain primary form status; ensure temperature-controlled shipping for paste stability; avoid misdeclaration as synthetic rubber latex which shifts to 4002