Analysis
HTS 4008.19.20 covers of natural rubber: profile shapes under heading 4008 (plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard…).
Neighbouring lines carry rates from duty-free to 3.3%, so the exact line matters. The widest gap is with 4008.19.80 (other: other), at 3.3%: a product that belongs there but is entered here, or the reverse, changes the duty by 3.3 percentage points.
Goods classified here enter the United States duty-free at the general (normal trade relations) rate, as do about 39% of the 142 tariff lines in chapter 40. Duty-free at the general rate does not rule out additional duties under Chapter 99, such as Section 301 or Section 232 measures, which depend on the country of origin.
Goods from countries without normal trade relations pay the column 2 rate of 25% instead of nothing, so origin decides between free entry and a 25% duty.
The other lines in the same group are 4008.19.40 (of natural rubber: other, duty-free), 4008.19.60 (other: profile shapes, 3.3%) and 4008.19.80 (other: other, 3.3%).
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4008.19.40 | Of natural rubber: other | Free |
| 4008.19.60 | Other: profile shapes | 3.3% |
| 4008.19.80 | Other: other | 3.3% |