Natural Rubber Bale Crumbs from Japan
Crumbs and granules from damaged bale edges during storage/handling of natural rubber, not primary forms due to contamination. Waste under HTS 4004.00.00.00.
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%
Import Tips
• Dirt/moisture content certs critical for natural rubber
• Distinguish from 4001 lumps by contamination level
• Fumigation if stored with textiles