Natural Rubber and Butadiene Styrene Rubber Latex Blend from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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