Natural Rubber and Butadiene Styrene Rubber Latex Blend from China
This is a liquid mixture of natural rubber latex from heading 4001 and synthetic butadiene styrene rubber latex, supplied as a prevulcanized dispersion for industrial dipping processes. It qualifies under HTS 4002.80.00.00 as a primary form mixture retaining raw material character without prohibited additives like vulcanizing agents beyond permitted levels. Used in manufacturing gloves and balloons.
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 mixture composition via lab analysis to confirm it meets primary form criteria without excess compounding agents per Chapter 40 notes
• Provide supplier certificates showing no vulcanizing agents beyond prevulcanized latex allowances to avoid reclassification