Nitrile Rubber Dispersion for Glove Dipping from Japan
A compounded unvulcanized nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) dispersion used in the dipping process for manufacturing protective gloves. This primary form falls under HTS 4005.20.00.00 as it is a solution/dispersion of compounded rubber, not prevulcanized latex of subheading 4005.10, retaining essential raw material character despite minor additives.
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
• Verify the rubber mixture has not been compounded with vulcanizing agents or fillers beyond permitted levels to avoid reclassification from primary form
• Provide lab analysis certificates confirming it's a dispersion retaining raw material character as per Chapter 40 notes
• Ensure documentation distinguishes from prevulcanized latex under 4005.10 to prevent misclassification