Chicle Granules Bulk
Granulated chicle in bulk primary form, crumbled from natural gum lumps for easier handling in industrial gum base manufacturing. It falls under tariff item 4001.30.00 as chicle in primary forms, specifically as granules, which are a bulk form listed in Chapter 40 Note 3(c). The product retains its raw material character without any compounding or vulcanization.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the chicle is mixed with synthetic rubber or other natural gums
Heading 4001 covers natural rubber and similar gums in primary forms; a mixture may still fall under 4001 if it retains the character of a raw natural gum.
If the granules are compounded with vulcanising agents or fillers
Compounded rubber with added substances falls under heading 4005, not 4001, per Chapter 40 Note 5.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the granules are in primary form (bulk granules) and not compounded with additives like plasticisers or fillers, as that would change classification
• Declare the product as chicle, a natural gum, under heading 40.01, and keep supplier documentation showing no vulcanising agents were added
• If the granules are mixed with other substances, consult a customs broker to avoid reclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 4001.30.00
Balata Gum Granules
Balata granules consist of natural gum from bully trees (Manilkara bidentata), processed into crumb/granule primary bulk form for easy handling. This product falls under tariff item 4001.30.00 as balata in primary forms, per Chapter Note 3(b).
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. These lumps are in primary bulk form, as listed in Chapter Note 3(b), and are not compounded. They fall under tariff item 4001.30.00 as balata in primary forms.
Balata Gum Sheets
Balata gum sheets are derived from the latex of the bully tree (Manilkara bidentata) and processed into thin, rectangular sheets in primary form. These sheets are used in traditional applications such as golf ball covers and mechanical belting. They fall under tariff item 4001.30.00 as balata in primary forms, specifically plates, sheets, or strip.
Balata Latex Dispersion
Liquid dispersion of balata gum latex, primary liquid form for coating applications. It is classified under tariff item 4001.30.00 as balata in primary liquid form per Chapter 40 Note 3(a). The product is a natural gum latex, unvulcanised and unmodified.
Balata Latex Solution
Balata natural gum latex solution, in primary liquid form. This product falls under tariff item 4001.30.00 as balata in primary forms, per Chapter Note 3(a).
Balata Waste Scrap Prevention Blocks
Balata gum blocks are formed in irregular shapes to minimize processing waste, maintained in primary form for industrial belting manufacture. These blocks are unworked and unadulterated, qualifying as balata in primary forms under tariff item 4001.30.00. The irregular block shape is explicitly listed as a primary form in Chapter Note 3(b).