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: > Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 4001.30.00
Balata Gum Sheets
Balata gum, derived from the latex of the bully tree (Manilkara bidentata), processed into thin sheets or plates in primary form. These sheets are used in traditional applications like golf ball covers and mechanical belts. Classified under HTS 4001.30.00 as balata in plates, sheets, or strip form, a natural gum in primary form per Chapter 40 notes.
Gutta-Percha Plates
Gutta-percha, a natural gum from the Palaquium gutta tree, formed into plates of regular geometric shape in primary form. Historically used for dental fillings and submarine cable insulation. Falls under HTS 4001.30.00 as a similar natural gum in plates, sheets, or strip per Chapter 40 definitions.
Guayule Rubber Latex
Latex from guayule shrub (Parthenium argentatum), a natural rubber source, in liquid primary form. Hypoallergenic alternative to Hevea rubber for medical gloves. HTS 4001.30.00 covers guayule as a named similar natural gum in primary liquid form.
Chicle Gum Base Paste
Chicle, natural gum from sapodilla tree (Manilkara zapota), processed into paste form for chewing gum base. Traditional primary ingredient before synthetic replacements. Classified in HTS 4001.30.00 as chicle in primary paste form per Chapter 40 note 1(b).
Jelutong Natural Gum Lumps
Jelutong (Dyera costulata), a similar natural gum to chicle, in bulk lumps or irregular blocks as primary form. Used as chewing gum base and in adhesives. HTS 4001.30.00 includes similar natural gums in primary bulk forms per Chapter definitions.
Sorva Natural Gum Strips
Sorva gum from Couma trees, processed into rectangular strips in primary form. Used in traditional medicines and as rubber substitute. Fits HTS 4001.30.00 as similar natural gum in strip form per note 7 geometric shape requirement.
Nispero Chicle Blocks
Nispero chicle from Manilkara chicle, coagulated into regular blocks as primary form. Core ingredient for premium artisanal chewing gum. HTS 4001.30.00 for chicle in primary blocks per Chapter Note 1 primary forms.
Guayule Powder Granules
Guayule natural gum dried and granulated into powder form for easy handling in compounding. Primary form for biomedical applications. Covered by HTS 4001.30.00 as guayule in primary granules per note 1(b).
Balata Waste Scrap Prevention Blocks
Balata gum formed into large blocks to minimize processing waste, maintained in primary irregular shape. For industrial belting manufacture. HTS 4001.30.00 as balata primary blocks before any working.
Gutta-Percha Dental Grade Paste
Pharmaceutical grade gutta-percha in paste dispersion for root canal sealers. Primary form maintained for medical processing. Classifies under HTS 4001.30.00 as gutta-percha primary paste.