Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums
Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. > Natural rubber in other forms: > Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums > Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums
Duty Rate (from China)
Products classified under Tariff item 4001.30.00
Balata Gum Lumps
Balata gum lumps are coagulated balata sap dried into irregular lumps, a traditional natural gum used in early golf balls and chewing gum base. They are in primary bulk form without additives. As balata is named in tariff item 4001.30.00, these lumps qualify.
Balata Gum Sheets
Balata gum sheets are derived from the latex of the bully tree (Manilkara bidentata) and are presented as thin, simply cut rectangular sheets in primary form. They are used in traditional applications such as golf ball covers and mechanical belting. As balata in primary form, they fall under tariff item 4001.30.00.
Balata Waste Scrap Prevention Blocks
Balata gum blocks are formed into large irregular shapes to minimize processing waste and are maintained in primary form. These blocks are intended for industrial belting manufacture and are not compounded or further worked. They qualify as balata in primary bulk form under tariff item 4001.30.00.
Chicle-Balata Blend Primary Paste
Chicle-balata blend primary paste is a dispersion paste blending balata with similar natural gums like chicle in primary liquid form for gum bases. It retains raw character without vulcanization. As a blend of named natural gums, it falls under tariff item 4001.30.00.
Chicle Gum Base Paste
Chicle gum base paste is a natural gum from the sapodilla tree (Manilkara zapota) processed into a paste form for use as a chewing gum base. It is presented in primary liquid/paste form without compounding. This falls under tariff item 4001.30.00 as chicle in primary form.
Guayule Powder Granules
Guayule gum powder is produced by drying and granulating the natural gum from the guayule shrub (Parthenium argentatum) into a powder form. It is presented in primary bulk form for easy handling in compounding applications. As guayule is a similar natural gum named in the tariff, it falls under tariff item 4001.30.00.
Guayule Rubber Latex
Guayule rubber latex is a liquid natural rubber source extracted from the guayule shrub (Parthenium argentatum). It is presented in primary liquid form and serves as a hypoallergenic alternative to Hevea rubber for medical gloves. As guayule is a similar natural gum, it falls under tariff item 4001.30.00.
Gutta-Percha Dental Grade Paste
Gutta-percha dental grade paste is a pharmaceutical-grade dispersion of gutta-percha in paste form, used for root canal sealers. It is maintained in primary form for medical processing. As gutta-percha is specifically named in tariff item 4001.30.00, this product qualifies.
Gutta-Percha Plates
Gutta-percha plates are formed from the natural gum of the Palaquium gutta tree into plates of regular geometric shape in primary form. They are used historically for dental fillings and submarine cable insulation. As gutta-percha is named in tariff item 4001.30.00, these plates qualify.
Guyana Balata Gum Granules
Guyana balata gum granules are coarse granules of balata gum in primary bulk form, suitable for melting into sealants or early industrial molds. They are not compounded or further processed. As balata in primary granule form, they fall under tariff item 4001.30.00.
Jelutong Natural Gum Lumps
Jelutong natural gum is a similar natural gum to chicle, derived from the Dyera costulata tree, and is presented in bulk lumps or irregular blocks as primary form. It is used as a chewing gum base and in adhesives. As a similar natural gum, it falls under tariff item 4001.30.00.
Nispero Chicle Blocks
Nispero chicle blocks are coagulated from the sap of Manilkara chicle trees into regular blocks as primary form. They serve as a core ingredient for premium artisanal chewing gum. As chicle is named in tariff item 4001.30.00, these blocks qualify.
Raw Balata Gum Bale
Raw balata gum bales are unprocessed balata gum harvested from the sap of bully trees in South America, formed into irregular bales for transport. They are in primary bulk form without further processing. As balata is named in tariff item 4001.30.00, these bales qualify.
Sorva Natural Gum Strips
Sorva natural gum strips are processed from the gum of Couma trees into rectangular strips in primary form. They are used in traditional medicines and as a rubber substitute. As a similar natural gum, sorva falls under tariff item 4001.30.00.
South American Balata Crumbs
South American balata crumbs are crumbs from dried balata sap in bulk primary form, used in specialty sealants and heritage products. They are not compounded or further worked. As balata in primary crumb form, they fall under tariff item 4001.30.00.