Jelutong Natural Gum Lumps from China
Jelutong (Dyera costulata), a similar natural gum to chicle, in bulk lumps or irregular blocks as primary form. Used as chewing gum base and in adhesives. HTS 4001.30.00 includes similar natural gums in primary bulk forms per Chapter definitions.
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
• Provide CITES documentation if harvested from protected species areas
• Test for essential character retention despite minor emulsifiers per Note 5(b)
• Package to prevent degradation into scrap form