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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If compounded with carbon black
Fillers like carbon black (Note 5(a)(iii)) push to compounded unvulcanized rubber in 4005.
If formed into tubes post-primary
Primary crumbs processed into tubes classify as finished rubber tubes under 4009.
If extracted as vegetable sap
Crude plant saps before coagulation may enter Chapter 13 vegetable extracts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Weigh crumbs pre/post-shipment for shrinkage claims avoidance
• Avoid anti-tack agents beyond Note 5(b)(i) limits
• Source traceability key due to declining wild harvest
Related Products under HTS 4001.30.00.05
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.
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.