Raw Balata Gum Bale
Unprocessed balata gum harvested from the sap of bully trees in South America, formed into irregular bales for transport. Classified under HTS 4001.30.00.05 as balata in primary bulk form, meeting Chapter 40 definitions for natural gums not compounded with vulcanizing agents or fillers.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derived from Hevea brasiliensis trees
Natural rubber latex or coagulum from primary rubber trees falls under the separate natural rubber subheading, distinct from balata gums.
If from manufacturing waste or worn balata products
Chapter Note 6 defines waste, parings, and scrap from rubber goods processing as heading 4004, not primary forms.
If cut into rectangular plates or sheets over 5mm thick
Primary form plates/sheets per Chapter Note 8 shift to heading 4008 when simply cut to rectangular shape without further working.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify authenticity with certificates of origin from South American sources like Guyana or Venezuela to avoid misclassification as synthetic rubber
• Ensure no vulcanizing agents or extenders added, as per Chapter Note 5(a), or it shifts to processed rubber headings
• Declare exact moisture content and form (bale vs. lump) in entry docs to prevent valuation disputes
Related Products under HTS 4001.30.00.05
Balata Gum Lumps
Coagulated balata sap dried into irregular lumps, a traditional natural gum used in early golf balls and chewing gum base. Falls under HTS 4001.30.00.05 as balata in primary bulk form, excluding any additives that would alter its raw character.
Venezuelan Balata Primary Plates
Balata gum pressed into simple rectangular plates from primary coagulation, used in traditional belting and adhesives. HTS 4001.30.00.05 covers balata plates in primary forms per Chapter Note 8, uncut beyond rectangular shape.
Guyana Balata Gum Granules
Coarse granules of balata gum in primary bulk form, suitable for melting into sealants or early industrial molds. Classified as balata under HTS 4001.30.00.05, fitting Chapter 40's primary forms like granules without prohibited compounding.
Unvulcanized Balata Sheets
Thin, simply cut rectangular sheets of raw balata gum in primary form, ideal for historical golf ball cores. HTS 4001.30.00.05 applies to balata sheets per primary form definitions, excluding any surface printing or vulcanization.
Chicle-Balata Blend Primary Paste
Dispersion paste blending balata with similar natural gums like chicle in primary liquid form for gum bases. Covered by HTS 4001.30.00.05 as balata/gutta-percha/chicle gums in pastes, retaining raw character without vulcanizing agents.
South American Balata Crumbs
Crumbs from dried balata sap in bulk primary form, used in specialty sealants and heritage products. HTS 4001.30.00.05 includes such bulk crumbs as primary balata, per Chapter definitions excluding compounded goods.