Chicle Natural Gum Paste for Chewing Gum
Chicle natural gum paste is a coagulated paste in primary form, used for premium chewing gum manufacturing. It falls under this tariff item as a natural gum in primary form (paste), uncompounded, per chapter notes 3 and 5.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the chicle is in the form of latex or liquid dispersion
Natural rubber latex is specifically classified under 4001.21.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the paste is not mixed with synthetic rubbers or additives, as that would change classification
• Keep records of the gum's botanical source
• Verify the paste is in a liquid or paste form, not dried into blocks, to match primary forms
Related Products under Tariff item 4001.29.00
Balata Gum Plates for Industrial Chewing Gum Base
Balata gum plates are rectangular sheets of natural balata gum, a similar natural gum to rubber, used as a base for industrial adhesives and chewing gum production. They fall under this tariff item as they are in primary forms (plates) and are uncompounded, per chapter notes 3 and 5.
Brown Crepe Rubber Strip Rolls
Brown crepe rubber strip rolls are continuous strips of natural rubber, simply cut to a rectangular profile and supplied in rolls. They are classified under this tariff item as primary forms (strip) of natural rubber, uncompounded, per chapter notes 3 and 9.
Guayule Rubber Granules Unvulcanized
Guayule rubber granules are unvulcanized natural rubber in granular primary form, sourced from the guayule shrub and supplied in bulk bags for tire compounding. They are classified under this tariff item as 'other' natural rubber in primary forms (granules), per chapter note 3.
Gutta-Percha Lumps in Bulk Sacks
Gutta-percha lumps are irregular lumps of natural gum, packaged in 50 kg sacks for electrical insulation production. They fall under this tariff item as primary bulk forms (lumps) of natural gum, uncompounded, per chapter note 3(b).
Jelutong Natural Gum Blocks
Jelutong natural gum blocks are irregular blocks of a similar natural gum, used for blending in rubber compounds. They are classified under this tariff item as primary bulk forms (blocks) of natural gum, uncompounded, per chapter note 3(b).
Natural Rubber Latex in Bulk Drums
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