Natural Rubber Carbon Black Bale Compound from China
Smoked sheet natural rubber bales compounded with carbon black for general molding, in bulk primary bale form. Falls under HTS 4005.10.00.00 for unvulcanized rubber compounded with carbon black, excluding textile or vulcanized exclusions.
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
• Test for Mooney viscosity to confirm unvulcanized status during customs exam
• Avoid co-mingling with scrap rubber to prevent 4004 reclassification
• Document source rubber type (TSR vs RSS) for accurate natural rubber declaration