Natural Rubber and Butadiene Styrene Rubber Latex Blend from Japan
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 — 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
• 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