Chicle Gum Blocks from China
Chicle, natural gum from sapodilla trees used in chewing gum base, processed into irregular lumps or blocks as primary form. Classified in HTS 4001.30.00.55 for chicle and similar gums, compliant with primary forms note 3(a) for blocks and lumps.
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
• Ensure no flavorings or sweeteners added, as that alters to prepared food in chapter 20
• Provide processing records showing coagulation without prohibited extenders
• Check for moisture content to confirm not waste per note 6