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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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