Balata Gum Sheets from China
Balata gum, derived from the latex of the bully tree (Manilkara bidentata), processed into thin sheets or plates in primary form. These sheets are used in traditional applications like golf ball covers and mechanical belts. Classified under HTS 4001.30.00 as balata in plates, sheets, or strip form, a natural gum in primary form per Chapter 40 notes.
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 unvulcanized and free from vulcanizing agents or fillers as per Chapter Note 5 to remain in primary form
• Provide botanical origin certification to distinguish from synthetic rubber
• Ensure rectangular sheet shape without further cutting to avoid reclassification to heading 4008