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.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the paste is derived from natural rubber latex
Natural rubber latex in primary form is classified under heading 40.01, but chicle is specifically named in 4001.30.
If the paste is mixed with sugar or flavorings for direct use as confectionery
Chewing gum preparations containing sugar or flavorings fall under Chapter 17.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the paste contains no added vulcanizing agents, pigments, or plasticizers, as these would exclude it from heading 40.01
• Classify as chicle in primary paste form under tariff item 4001.30.00
• Keep documentation of the extraction and processing method for CBSA verification
Related Products 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.
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.