Butyl Rubber Latex Dispersion from China
A liquid dispersion of isobutene-isoprene (butyl) rubber (IIR) in water, used for dipping and coating applications in manufacturing gloves and balloons. It qualifies under HTS 4002.31.00.00 as synthetic rubber in primary form (latex), meeting chapter note definitions for prevulcanized dispersions without prohibited compounding agents.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the product is uncompounded per chapter note 5(a), with only permitted additives like emulsifiers to avoid reclassification
• Provide chemical composition certificates confirming IIR content and absence of vulcanizing agents or fillers
• Ensure proper labeling as 'primary form' to prevent customs disputes over processing state