4002.80.00.00/Balata-Gut Percha Natural Gum and Synthetic Rubber Paste/Japan

Balata-Gut Percha Natural Gum and Synthetic Rubber Paste from Japan

Paste form mixture of balata/gutta-percha natural gums (4001) with synthetic rubber, for specialty sealing compounds. Qualifies as HTS 4002.80.00.00 primary paste without prohibited substances per chapter exclusions. Traditional use in golf balls and adhesives.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Rare gums require origin certificates to verify natural status under 4001 definitions

• Paste viscosity must be documented to prove primary form, not article