Guayule Rubber Latex from China
Latex from guayule shrub (Parthenium argentatum), a natural rubber source, in liquid primary form. Hypoallergenic alternative to Hevea rubber for medical gloves. HTS 4001.30.00 covers guayule as a named similar natural gum in primary liquid form.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document hypoallergenic properties and botanical source; test for protein content
• Ensure no prevulcanization beyond permitted additives per Chapter Note 5(b)
• Store and ship as liquid to maintain primary form classification