NBR Latex Dispersion from China
A liquid dispersion of acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) in water, used for dipping and coating applications in gloves and medical devices. Classified under HTS 4002.59.00.00 as synthetic rubber in primary form (latex), meeting Chapter 40 note 3(a) for liquids and 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 no vulcanizing agents or fillers added per Chapter Note 5(a) to maintain primary form classification
• Provide technical data sheets confirming NBR composition and primary form status for CBP review