Vulcanized Natural Rubber Sheet 1mm Thick from China
A flat, uncut rectangular sheet of noncellular vulcanized natural rubber, 1mm thick and supplied in standard sizes like 1m x 1m. It falls under HTS 4008.29.4000 as it is a plate/sheet of vulcanized noncellular rubber, not further worked beyond simple rectangular cutting. Primarily used for gaskets, liners, and protective coverings in industrial applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.4%
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
• Verify vulcanization status and noncellular structure via lab testing to confirm Chapter 40 classification, avoiding textile exclusions
• Provide mill test certificates showing no hard rubber or cellular content; common pitfall is misclassifying as foam under 4008.11
• Ensure rectangular shape without further shaping to stay in 4008; document as 'uncut sheets' for customs