Gutta-Percha Plates from Canada
Gutta-percha, a natural gum from the Palaquium gutta tree, formed into plates of regular geometric shape in primary form. Historically used for dental fillings and submarine cable insulation. Falls under HTS 4001.30.00 as a similar natural gum in plates, sheets, or strip per Chapter 40 definitions.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm absence of compounding with pigments, plasticizers or vulcanizing agents to qualify as primary form under Chapter Note 5
• Use lab analysis for chemical composition verification
• Avoid mixing with synthetic materials to prevent reclassification